Instrumentation Technician at Kerry

Key responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation maintenance activities associated with process plant, gas turbine drivers, pressure gas re-injection compressors, high pressure well site equipment, terminal and ship loading facilities.
• Implement effective equipment maintenance. 
• Liaise with operations, other maintenance groups and contractors for new projects, modifications, substitution of old equipment etc.
• Perform analysis and diagnosis to provide solutions to instrumentation problems.
• Ensure materials used are in accordance with specifications.
• Analyze plant maintenance activities; recommend modifications. 
• Provide technical support to instrumentation technicians.
• Ensure safe and reliable power to all plant processes.
• Modify and implement computer software programs for data logging and control.
• Maintain efficient records on operations and activities; coordinate and prepare a variety of reports.
• Estimate time, materials, and equipment required for projects; coordinate purchase of required materials.
• Work with management in establishing and overseeing goals and objectives for assigned unit.
• 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.
• Consult with and advise process operators.
• Train apprentices
• Repair, maintain and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts.
• Calibrate and maintain components and instruments according to manufacturers' specifications.
• Install and maintain instruments on new or existing plant equipment and processes.

Qualifications and skills

• Minimum Diploma in Instrument & Control, Electrical & Electronics, Mechatronics, Process Technology or relevant studies 
• Minimum 3 years' experience in similar job functions 

Leadership

• Valuing diversity and difference
• Building and maintaining relationships
• Managing effective teams and work groups – directly and remotely
• Exhibiting leadership stature
• Managing politics and influencing others
• Setting vision and strategy

Competencies 

• Analytical skills
• Solid Communication skills
• Computer literate
• Assertiveness skills
• Troubleshooting skills
• Problem solving skills.
• Stress Management skills

Communication

• Presentation skills
• Communication – written & oral/ability to communicate complex ideas concisely.
• Active listening
• Excellent report writing and computer skills.

Problem Solving/Decision Making

• Analytical & Interpretation skills
• Decision making & judgment.
• Problem Solving - enquiring mind, lateral thinking.