Instrumentation Procedure Development Specialist

Job Description

Job description

Experience Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of hands on experience as an Instrument & Electrical (I&E) technician or I&E specialist installing and maintaining instrument and electrical systems and process control/automation systems (DCS and PLC) in a petrochemical manufacturing facility.
• Experience troubleshooting/commissioning, testing and preventative maintenance practices related to instrument and electrical systems in a petrochemical manufacturing facility.
• Experience with Safety Instrument Systems (SIS) functionality, purpose and implementation.
  
  

Job Overview:

• Work directly with the client to develop narrative IPS testing procedures and/or SIS narratives.
• Strong instrumentation background (associate degree in Instrumentation, Electronic Engineering Technology, etc. would be considered a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret PLC logic (ladder, function block, structured text) programs.
• Ability to read and interpret design documents such as P&IDs, instrument loop drawings, schematics.
• Understanding how to read and apply SIS Narratives.
• Prepare supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information. Develop, gather, and disseminate technical information.
• Determine the needs of end users of technical documentation.
• Organize and write supporting documents for products.
• Gather usability feedback from customers, designers.
• Revise documents as new issues arise.
  
  

Required Job Skills:

• Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)
• Strong interpersonal skills, and client sensitivity.
• Effective organization skills including the ability to priorities and plan work.
  
  

Educational Requirements:

An associate degree in Instrumentation, Electronic Engineering Technology or similar is a huge plus.

Physical Requirements:

• This position is primarily in an office environment. However, field investigation of in-plant piping, civil, structural, or mechanical equipment requires the ability to don personnel protective equipment (PPE) such as flame-retardant clothing (FRC), hart hat, safety eyewear, safety footwear, fall protection harnesses or other specialty PPE. Ability to manipulate office materials and/or equipment and occasionally Lift, Hold/Carry 5-10lbs.
  
  

Required Physical Manipulation performed from:

• Ground to waist
• Waist level
• Waist to shoulder
• Above shoulder
  
  

Required Climbing Abilities: To move up or mount stairs and ladders by using the hands or feet as required including, a step stool ladder, 8’ to 10’ ladder, extension ladder and/or stairs of 1-3 or more flights.

Required Ability to Stand, Sit, Walk:

• Frequency is occasional as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.
  
  

Required ability to walk over terrain conditions:

• Flat
• Rough
• Frequency is occasional as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.
  
  

Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, and/or Crawling:

To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees as required by job duties 9 plus hours per day.

Company Description

Magnum Technical Services (MTS) provides multi-discipline engineering services to the chemical, petro-chemical, refining, oil and gas, metals, hi-tech, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and pulp and paper industries. Located in Houston Texas, MTS has positioned itself to provide its clients with the highest level of consulting services while maintaining that personal touch so richly coveted by clients in today’s global economy.

Magnum Technical Services (MTS) provides multi-discipline engineering services to the chemical, petro-chemical, refining, oil and gas, metals, hi-tech, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and pulp and paper industries. Located in Houston Texas, MTS has positioned itself to provide its clients with the highest level of consulting services while maintaining that personal touch so richly coveted by clients in today’s global economy.