Description

Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics repair, maintain, calibrate, adjust, and install industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation. They are employed by pulp and paper processing companies, nuclear and hydro power generating companies, mining, petrochemical and natural gas companies, industrial instrument and other manufacturing companies, and by industrial instrument servicing establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Job Titles

• Apprentice industrial instrument mechanic
• Industrial instrument mechanic
• Industrial instrument technician
• Industrial instrumentation technician
• Process control equipment mechanic

Main Duties

• Consult manufacturer’s manuals, circuit diagrams and blueprints to determine tests and maintenance procedures for instruments used for measuring and controlling flow, level, pressure, temperature, chemical composition and other variables in manufacturing and processing
• Inspect and test operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using pneumatic, electrical and electronic testing devices and precision measuring instruments
• Repair and adjust system components, such as sensors, transmitters and programmable logic controllers, or remove and replace defective parts
• Calibrate components and instruments according to manufacturers’ specifications
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance work and complete test and maintenance reports
• Install control and measurement instruments on existing and new plant equipment and processes
• Consult with and advise process operators.

Workplaces

• Hydro power generating utilities
• Industrial instrument companies
• Industrial instrument servicing establishments
• Manufacturing companies
• Mining companies
• Natural gas companies
• Nuclear power generating utilities
• Petrochemical companies
• Pulp and paper processing companies

Skills

• Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
• Preventative Maintenance
• Repairing
• Troubleshooting
• Operation and Control

Abilities

• Sound Localization
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Control of Settings
• Finger Dexterity
• Manual Dexterity

Personal Attributes

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Active Learning
• Analytical Thinking
• Collaboration

Similar Occupations

• Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers (22231)
• Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians (22310)
• Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors (22313)
• Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (72400)
• Aircraft instrument technician (in 22313.01 Aircraft instrument mechanics and technicians)

Source: OaSIS