Lead Instrument & Control Technician

Chevron • Pasadena, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs instrumentation and control devices, including measurement sensors, analyzers, transmitters, signal transmission systems, control processors, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), final control elements, safety instrumented systems, process control networks, fire and gas systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS)/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated applications. Identifies and implements reliability, integrity, economic, carbon reduction, and safety improvements for above systems. Performs work of medium complexity and may assist on projects. Receives close supervision only on non-routine and critical aspects of work. General knowledge of Chevron policies and processes. Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Lead Instrument & Control Technician located in Pasadena, Texas through, March 6th at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). Successful candidates will be competent and skilled in all aspects of the IE&A craft. This includes but not limited to construction and support of electronic, electrical, and instrument equipment. Instrumentation systems that include 4-20 mA current loops, smart transmitters, thermocouple monitoring systems, vibration monitoring systems, process alarms and controls, programmable logic controllers, foundation field buss, pneumatic instrumentation systems, electrical distribution systems, electrical motor control systems. All candidates will be required to successfully demonstrate the ability to climb heights up to 200 feet and satisfy confined space entry testing.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• A valid Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain a TWIC
• Basic computer skills , Microsoft Office.
• 2 years’ work experience (military service is considered work experience) or completed an accredited trade/vocational program.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of an Internship in the Oil and Gas Industry as an Instrument & Electrical Intern or formalized apprenticeship training program.
• Relevant instrumentation or electrical trade school.
• Minimum 5 years industrial experience in the instrumentation and/or electrical field.

Responsibilities

• Performing a variety of field and shop work on electrical, instrument and analyzer maintenance, project and construction assignments. This includes installing cable tray, conduits, and wire pulling.
• Installing, troubleshooting, and supporting electronic, electrical, and instrument equipment and systems that include 4-20 mA current loops, smart transmitters, thermocouple monitoring systems, vibration monitoring systems, process alarms and controls, programmable logic controllers, foundation field buss, pneumatic instrumentation systems, electrical distribution systems, and electrical motor control, and analyzer systems.
• Organizing, planning, and executing daily work assignments.
• Following routine duties, safe work practices and demonstrating safe work behaviors.
• Working with other functional departments such as Reliability, Operations, and Engineering on a daily basis.
• Successful candidates will typically work a 4x10 dayshift work schedule. Typical shifts are Monday - Thursday but can vary based on business needs. Shift work and overtime are often required. The position can also be called out after normal work hours as needed.
• Work associated with this position typically involves working outdoors year-round.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED