"Process Control Instrumentation Technician"

Job Responsibilities:

Under the direction of a lead or supervisor, employees in this classification perform duties that are varied and contain a high degree of complexity. Communications and instructions occur in a variety of forms including oral requests, written requests, sketches, drawings, prints, manufacturer's published materials and electronic media. Both individual and collaborative work is involved. Collaboration includes receiving technical guidance or direction from senior staff and productively working with others to resolve complex problems. Tasks involve work with all kinds of instrumentation and controls including hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, electronic and computer-based information systems.

Core Duties:

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, fabricate, and calibrate whole loops as well as various types and makes of industrial and commercial grade control equipment including sensing elements, transmitters, pneumatic and electronic controllers, recorders, transducers, control valves, data loggers and field terminal panels and control cabinets.
• Develop work plans, identify and mitigate hazards, document work. Test, service and calibrate all types of industrial and commercial grade instruments from pressure gauges and sensors to microprocessor-based equipment, loops and controls.
• Perform preventive maintenance, functional analysis, and repair of these devices, loops, research equipment, instruments, and process control systems.
• Modify existing instruments and control loops necessary to meet changing requirements.
• Perform loop checks, scaling checks, control system HMI (Human Machine Interface) validation checks, and system start-ups in conjunction with other specialized technicians, engineers and managers.
• Use a wide variety of tools and equipment, such as various hand tools, portable electrical and pneumatic tools, electronic test equipment, soldering and brazing equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic maintenance and test equipment, and software tools.
• Respond to critical calls to correct problems in an expedited manner.
• Work under direction of the Process Control Instrumentation Specialist on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing the more complex instrumentation systems including microprocessor-based systems, computers, multiplexers, communications networks, and software.
• Respond to after-hours call backs for alarms, complaints and requests for assistance and correct problems.
• Adhere to safety rules.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Education & Experience:

Successful completion of a recognized high level industrial instrumentation technician school, apprenticeship program or by job experience or combination of relevant education and experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read and interpret instruments, piping, electrical and electronic drawings and sketches.
• Ability to install, maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic and electronic instruments and control loops.
• Ability to calibrate pneumatic and electronic instruments.
• Knowledge of industrial and commercial grade instruments, how they work, how they function in a loop.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.
• Ability to perform instrument tubing work and layout to specifications.
• Ability to understand the fundamental control programming software/tools.
• Ability to perform electronic work involving wiring, soldering and minor conduit work to specification.
• Ability to have skills and tools necessary to troubleshoot control mechanisms and circuits and logic.
• Ability to use ladders, climb, crawl, bend and stoop in performance of installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting responsibilities listed above.
• Ability to clearly communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.

Certifications and Licenses:

Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial Class C Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to obtain and maintain a California Non-commercial Class C Driver's License. Frequently stand/walk, sitting, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 20 pounds. Occasionally, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation. Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, scrub/sweep, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds. Ability to drive day or night. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working Conditions:

May be required to work overtime, evenings and weekends, including Holidays, sometimes in inclement weather conditions. May perform work on elevated surfaces, in confined spaces and noisy environments, and/or around high voltage electricity and other hazards. May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, heavy metals, asbestos, and/or radiation or electromagnetic fields. May be required to be on call 24/7. May work on swing and owl shifts without supervisory assistance. Required to wear appropriate uniform. Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), as needed.

Work Standards:

When conducting university business, must comply with California Vehicle Code and Stanford University driving requirements. Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, and the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.