Instrument Mechanic
On-site · Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Job Summary
Instrument Mechanic responsible for troubleshooting, installing, repairing and calibrating indicating, recording, and controlling pneumatic and electronic instruments and valves to measure and control process variables (pressure, flow, level, temperature, motion, force, chemical composition); reads schematics and works with digital control systems and PLCs; maintains pH equipment, hydrocarbon and H2S detectors, and furnace oxygen analyzers; performs calibration adjustments, testing, and shutdown procedures; conducts inspections, verifies operation within specifications, and reports safety/environmental concerns; required to complete a Safety and Craft Specific Test at Tulsa Technology Center and possess a minimum high school diploma with refinery/instrumentation experience.
Required Qualifications
- Three (3) years of industrial, chemical plant, or refinery experience is required
- A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Technical Degree or Electronics Degree or training preferred
- Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently, cope with several problems or projects at the same time, make decisions and take responsibility, read and interpret blueprints and control loop sheets, troubleshoot and repair an intermittent failure on process control equipment
- Strong analytical skills
- Knowledge in mathematics to calculate accurate figures for setting up flows, levels, temperatures, and pressures
- Ability to read electrical schematics and draw simple work sketches
- Strong background in instrument maintenance and troubleshooting along with construction
- Strong understanding of refinery instrumentation and troubleshooting of P& I diagrams, loop sheets, control valves, recorders, controllers, and process control valves
- Good verbal and written communication skills and mechanical ability; computer literate
- Comprehend and follow verbal instructions, rules and regulations, both job and safety related
- Proficient in the use of precision test and calibration equipment
- Knowledge of the four primary process variables, i.e., flow, level, pressure, and temperature, about types “J” and “K” thermocouples and a basic understanding of Honeywell TDC (Total Distributed Control) systems
- PREFERRED SKILLS: Experienced with the maintenance of distributive control systems, analyzers, and PLC expertise helpful
- Ability to maintain and troubleshoot pH equipment, hydrocarbon and H2S detectors, and furnace oxygen analyzers a plus
- Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility: None
- Work Conditions: Petroleum refinery based, industrial environment with indoor/outdoor work and wide range of conditions
- Benefits: HF Sinclair offers comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, PTO, 401(k), educational reimbursement, parental bonding time, and employee discounts
- Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks
- Safety and testing requirement: Complete Safety and Craft Specific Test at Tulsa Technology Center
- Education Level: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Technical Degree or Electronics Degree or training preferred
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