Instrument Fitter Journeyman

Position Summary

Plan, lay-out, install, test and perform all process requirements for installation of instrumentation in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Fabricate and install conduit, tubing, and piping including the installation of instruments and supports

Requisition

Skilled

• Selects type and size of pipe, tube and related material according to job specification
• Installs, repairs, maintains, and adjusts indicating, recording, tele-metering, and controlling instruments and test equipment, used to control and measure variables, such as pressure, flow, temperature, motion, force, and chemical composition
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, assemble and install primary piping and tubing
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work sites
• May disassemble malfunctioning instruments or test equipment and examine and test mechanisms and circuitry for defects
• Replaces or repairs defective parts, using hand tools
• Reassembles instrument or test equipment, and tests assembly for conformance to specifications, using instruments
• Inspects instruments and test equipment periodically and adjusts calibration to ensure functioning within specified standards
• May calibrate instruments or test equipment according to established standards.
• Installs associated support structures, components and tubing
• Estimate sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance and/or deficiencies

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Must possess strong working knowledge skills and abilities for position.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with management/supervision.
• Proficient in the safe and efficient use of electrical, hand tools, power tools and layout tools as well as measurement tools

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.