Calibration and Testing: Fine-tune, test, and align transmitters, sensors, control valves, and gauges to precise operational standards using specialized tools like loop calibrators and multimeters.

Troubleshooting and Repair: Diagnose electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic faults in machinery and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), replacing defective parts to reduce downtime.

System Installation: Set up new instrumentation infrastructure and connect related electrical circuits following engineering schematics and P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams).

Preventative Maintenance: Carry out routine scheduled inspections and upkeep according to a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

Documentation: Maintain accurate logs of all calibrations, repairs, parts usage, and updates made to plant layout drawings.

Requirements

Education: Associate degree, technical certification, or vocational training (such as an ITI in Instrument Mechanics) in electronics, industrial automation, or instrumentation technology.

Technical Knowledge: Strong foundation in electrical and electronic principles, and the ability to read complex wiring diagrams, blueprints, and schematics.

Diagnostic Proficiency: Skill in operating test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and digital logic probes.

Soft Skills: High attention to detail, manual dexterity, and clear communication abilities to coordinate with engineers and operators.

Competências necessárias

Calibration and alignment of transmitters, sensors, control valves, and gaugesLoop calibrator operationMultimeter operationOscilloscope operationDigital logic probe operationTroubleshooting electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systemsPLC diagnostics and repairInstrumentation system installation and electrical circuit wiring per schematics and P&IDsReading and interpreting wiring diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and P&IDsPreventative maintenance using a CMMSComponent replacement and mechanical/electrical repairDocumentation of calibrations, repairs, parts usage, and plant layout updatesFoundational electrical and electronic principlesAttention to detail and manual dexterityCommunication and coordination with engineers and operators

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