Instrument Technician, Ferndale Refinery is responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of field instruments at the Ferndale Refinery. Field instruments include various process transmitters, switches, analyzers, controllers, positioners, automated valves, etc. The majority of the work is outdoors in an industrial environment. The incumbent must possess the fitness and ability to perform the tasks responsibly under normal supervision.
This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date (June 19, 2026), whichever is earlier. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.
This position is on a 4/10 work schedule.
What You'll Do- Follow all refinery safe practices and procedures
- Perform Job Safety Analysis as required
- Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and perform other maintenance tasks on field instrumentation, including but not limited to, pneumatic and electronic transmitters, switches, controllers, positioners, and automated valves
- Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and perform other maintenance tasks on process analyzers and sample systems, including but not limited to, gas chromatographs, continuous emission monitoring systems, oxygen, conductivity, pH, and tail gas analyzers
- Troubleshoot, repair, and perform other maintenance tasks on on vibration and temperature monitoring systems for rotating equipment
- Configure, install, perform loop checks, and commission new instrumentation associated with maintenance activities
- Install instrument tubing and tubing fitting systems per manufacturer's specifications
- Work with operations and process controls team to troubleshoot instruments and signal wiring controlled by distributed controls systems and programmable logic controllers
- Utilize test equipment, such as multi-meters, temperature and pressure calibrators, communicators, and signal generators
- Research and retrieve equipment information, refinery equipment files, and communication with vendors
- Read and interpret loop drawings, P&IDs, wiring schematics, cause/effects, data sheets, etc
- Use computers and software applications to enter and retrieve data
- Perform diagnostic testing, isolation, terminations, and/or energized work on instrument wiring up to 125V in compliance with the refinery's electrical safety program
- Perform work activities that include pulling, lifting, twisting, working in confined spaces and on elevated platforms requiring fall protection
- Operate mobile equipment
What You'll Bring (Required)- Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- Associate's degree in Instrument Technology or graduate from a two-year certificate program in Instrument Technology from an accredited technical school
- Working experience with hand tools including multi-meters, communicators, and other test equipment
- Experience with basic shop mathematics and material dimensions including pipe sizes and schedules, alloy material awareness and use
- Experience with creating sketches and interpreting P&IDs and other electrical drawings
- Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
- Willingness to perform/comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
- Work extended hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays
- Be on call and respond to refinery emergencies during off-hours
- Work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
- Climb structures up to 200 feet in height using stairs and ladders.
- Transport articles up to 50 pounds
- Work around toxic chemicals, including acids and bases
- Work around hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat
- Work in enclosed spaces such as tanks and silos
- Work outside in harsh weather conditions
- Wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)
- Maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)
What Makes You Stand Out (Preferred)- Two or more years of experience working as an instrument technician in an industrial environment.
- Experience working on tank gauging systems, vibration monitoring systems, or analyzers
- Experience with SAP's Maintenance Module or other ERP Maintenance modules
- Knowledge of applicable codes and standards including NEC
CompensationPay for this position is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Currently, the pay rate for a Journeyman is $55.54 per hour with a 7.5% annual bonus target (VCIP). This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. This position is on a 4/10 work schedule.
The
Ferndale Refinery is located on Puget Sound in Ferndale, Washington, approximately 20 miles south of the U.S.-Canada border. Facilities include crude distillation, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation and hydrodesulfurization units. It processes a variety crude oils, including Alaskan North Slope, Canadian and other foreign and U.S. shale crudes, primarily delivered via marine vessel and pipeline. Within the refinery is a rail car crude oil receiving facility with a capacity of 30,000 BPD. This offloading facility, owned by Phillips 66 Partners, makes the receipt of additional crude by rail car possible. The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include residual fuel oil, which is supplied to the northwest marine bunker fuel market. Most refined products are distributed to customers by pipeline and barge to major markets in the northwestern United States.
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