Instrument Technician

• Department/Unit: Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance
• Reporting To: Maintenance Manager - Electrical & Instrumentation

Job Purpose/Summary:

• To install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain all plant instrumentation and control systems (e.g., sensors, transmitters, control valves, PLCs, DCS) to ensure accurate process measurement and reliable control, adhering to technical specifications and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

• Installation & Commissioning: Install, connect, and commission new instruments and control devices.
• Calibration: Perform precise calibration of various process instruments (e.g., pressure, temperature, flow, level transmitters, analytical instruments) using certified test equipment.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose faults in instrumentation, control loops, and basic PLC/DCS hardware/software issues.
• Maintenance: Conduct preventive maintenance, inspection, and repair of field instruments, control valves, and pneumatic/hydraulic systems.
• Loop Checking: Perform loop checks and functional tests for control loops and interlocks.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate calibration records, instrument datasheets, and update as-built drawings.
• Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to all safety procedures, including LOTO, working in hazardous areas, and handling sensitive electronic equipment. Use appropriate PPE.
• Tool Management: Maintain specialized instrumentation tools and calibration equipment in good working condition.
• Reporting: Accurately record details of work performed, time taken, and parts used in work orders or logbooks.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Calibration Compliance (%)
• Instrument Downtime (%)
• Accuracy of Process Measurements
• Timeliness of Instrument Repairs
• Safety Incidents (Instrumentation Work)

Required Qualifications:

• ITI Instrument Mechanic, Diploma in Instrumentation, or Electronics Engineering.

Required Experience:

• 3-7 years of hands-on experience as an instrument technician in a heavy process industry.
• Experience with various types of process instruments, control valves, and basic PLC/DCS troubleshooting.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of process instrumentation and control loops.
• Proficiency in using calibration equipment and testing tools.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrument datasheets.
• Basic knowledge of PLC/DCS hardware and software troubleshooting.
• High attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong safety awareness

Locations - Ahmedabad,Bharuch,Surat,Pune