Instrument Fitter Journey

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Instrumentation Fitter Journey

Location: Colorado City, TX            

Type: Full time

General Information/Job Summary

Basic function

The Instrumentation Journeyman is, under direct supervision, responsible for the installation of tubing, support material and mounting instruments as required, to provide fully functional instrument and control systems.

To be able to perform basic functions of an Instrumentation Journeyman and supervise a helper.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this position are for illustrative purposes only. A person in this position may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for knowing and following appropriate safety procedures.
• Acquire knowledge on methods and materials needed to accomplish assigned maintenance, repair or construction tasks.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks that require manually moving materials, tools and equipment and use of hand and power tools.
• Perform work area clean-up and safety-related duties.
• Acquire knowledge to install new and used equipment such as controllers, flow meters, pressure transmitters, analytical instrumentation controls, recorders as well as instrument air piping. 
• Requires working in operating facilities and observing and abiding by additional safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience working in the industrial, instrumentation construction environment
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Possess valid drivers’ license with a good driving record

Safety Requirements

• Must have all necessary tools.
• This level of employee would have
• Must be NCCER certified Instrument Fitter
• On a continual basis, promotes an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all accompany policies
• Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Saulsbury Industries and Department of Transportation anti-drug program
• Must attend and successfully complete Saulsbury Industries safety training education
• Attends safety meetings and specialty training as directed by management
• Attends various training classes as may be assigned by management
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required
• Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work
• Knowledge of basic rigging safety practices.

Physical Requirements

• Manual and finger dexterity
• Eye-hand coordination
• Depth perception
• Ability to see things clearly that are beyond arm’s reach (far visual acuity)
• Ability to see small detail
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to climb 30-foot ladders without resting
• Must be able to work at heights above 20 feet. (Aerial lifts)
• Ability to maintain balance on catwalks and narrow work spaces
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to reach above head while sitting or standing
• Ability to reach below knees while standing
• Ability to stoop or kneel
• Ability to work 50 or more hours each week

Cognitive Requirements

• On a continual basis, promotes an awareness of environmental, health and safety policies to ensure a safe working environment and ensures compliance with all accompany policies.

• Ability to follow appropriate safety procedures in order to make safety checks and conducts safety meetings

• Reading comprehension skill to understand work orders, written instructions, technical manuals, safety procedures, and parts catalogs
• Mathematical skill to perform basic calculations
• Oral communication skills for routine and technical information exchange with coworkers, supervisors, or other personnel
• Skill in using hand signals
• Ability to evaluate work conditions and quality, and to make decisions regarding course of actions (decision making)
• Ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions

Temperament Attributes

• Interpersonal skills to cooperate with co-workers, supervisors, and members of other crafts
• Ability to work under time pressure
• Ability to respond quickly and calmly to emergency situations
• Ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job     functions
• Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions
• Ability to take needed safety precautions in performing the work
• Responds to request to work overtime when conditions warrant and directed by management

Work Environment

Employees in this position must be able to perform under the following conditions:
 

• Awkward or confining work spaces
• High places
• Out-of-door environment
• Noisy Environment
• Dirty Environment
• Air contamination (dust, fumes, etc.)

Please submit your interest by supplying your name, contact number, and experience to: craftrecruiting@saulsbury.com or text the information to 432 924-3966, or 432-381-8727.

Saulsbury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status.