Instrument & Control Technician

Job description

Total Number of Openings 1 Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs instrumentation and control devices, including measurement sensors, analyzers, transmitters, signal transmission systems, control processors, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), final control elements, safety instrumented systems, process control networks, fire and gas systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS)/Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and associated applications. Identifies and implements reliability, integrity, economic, carbon reduction, and safety improvements for above systems. Performs routine tasks independently. General supervision of non-routine work. Has basic knowledge of Chevron policies and practices Provides skills, experience, and expertise in the operations, maintenance, repair of instrumentation and control devices used to monitor and/or control various types of equipment and facilities. This includes transmitters, signal transmission systems, HMI, control processors, SIS, PCNs F&G systems, DCS/SCADA systems and final control elements. • Leads Inspection, Testing and Preventative Maintenance Routine programs. • Qualifies and performs initial witness of proving and calibration • Confer with Operations Support and Project Engineers on scopes that impact instrumentation • Conduct daily maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems within production operations. Equipment includes but is not limited to: o Flow, level, pressure, and temperature and vibration transmitters and principles of instrumentation (Including smart protocols such as Hart and fieldbus) o Pressure switches and relays o Digital valve controllers (DVC) and control valves; motor-operated valves (MOVs) o Control valves & valve positioners o Fire & Gas detection and protective systems • Maintain accurate records of calibration, repairs, and maintenance activities. • Update P&IDs, loop drawings, and instrumentation databases. • Generate reports on equipment performance and reliability issues. • Understand and adhere to the Management of Change (MoC) processes Strictly adhere to Company HSE Policies, Safe Operating Procedures and Control of Work (Permit) systems. Participate in toolbox talks, safety meetings, and risk assessments. Maintain housekeeping standards in work areas. Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents, or near misses Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.