Instrument Technician

PBS (Semco UK) are looking for an Instrument Technician to join the Dunbar on a 6 month fixed term basis.

Instrument Technicians are responsible for the assembly, installation, removal and replacement, disassembly, test functionality and operability, maintenance and repair of instrumentation systems and their associated system components. Such systems can be of an electronic, electro-mechanical or pneumatic technology which may be used to indicate, record and control a wide variety of equipment, plant and machinery. An integral aspect of the instrument technician is the ability to locate and identify faults in a timely manner to restore plant and equipment to acceptable conditions.

The wide range of possible equipment and systems also require a good knowledge of, and the ability to effectively use, an equally wide range of test and measuring equipment.

Instrumentation technicians typically need a good understanding of engineering theory, the functions of components within systems and the effect on system operation of failure.

Details/duties:

The instrument technician will:

• Have the required competencies to assemble, install, carry out preventative maintenance, repair, diagnose faults and remove
• and replace, and dissemble instrumentation and control systems and their associated system components
• Understand the relevant legislative, regulatory and local requirements or procedures and safe working practices, including
• their responsibilities with regards to reporting lines and procedures

• Understand the preparation and reinstatement requirements in respect of the work area, materials and equipment, and the possible consequences of incorrect actions in these areas
• Be able to read and interpret relevant engineering drawings, related specifications, quality standards and equipment manuals, and to follow work instructions and relevant plans and schedules
• Understand which tools and equipment to use, and when, and follow relevant training, methods and techniques and quality control and safety procedures for their use
• Understand their responsibilities for ensuring the care and security of tools and equipment used
• Understand the types of defects and testing anomalies that can occur, how to identify them, and what action to take
• Diagnose function and test equipment on return to service · Be able to handle a range of digital information, technology and equipment to support work related tasks and to communicate information

Qualifications/Experience required:

• Prior to embarking on the formal assessment cycle, an individual would be expected to have core trade qualifications as a minimum requirement: ECITB or other relevant apprenticeship, or HNC/D with appropriate experience
• Valid Ex Inspection certificate or connected competence tests TEM10, TIE16 AND TIE17 (Ex)
• Valid Connected Competence knowledge only test or certificate or current technical tests(s)
• SBT01, Assemble and Install Small Bore Tubing Assemblies (Twin Ferrule)
• Instrumentation technicians will usually be expected to have knowledge and experience of fire and gas detection and protection systems and emergency shut down systems
• They may also be required to be certified against ECITTB technical test, TSBT02, Disassemble and Reinstall SBT Assemblies and to hold a current hydrostatic pressure test certificate.