Job Description
Duties
Instrumentation and control technicians install, maintain and repair the measuring and control devices used in industrial and commercial processing.
Instrumentation and control technicians work with a wide variety of pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer devices used to measure and control pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force, and chemical composition.
In general, they:
- consult manufacturers' manuals to determine test and maintenance procedures,
- use pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices to inspect and test instrument and system operation, and diagnose faults,
- practice loss management principles,
- consult with and advise process operators,
- train apprentices,
- repair, maintain and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts,
- conduct risk assessments,
- calibrate and m...