Instrument specialist

Who We Are

Hargrove supplies unparalleled services in engineering, procurement, construction management, and technical services in the industrial, commercial, and government sectors.

With over 2,000 Teammates across the US, we build long-term support relationships in the energy generation, manufacturing, research and development, and process-heavy industry in on-site support arrangements, in plant-level small projects and consulting roles, and in larger capital projects.

Hargrove’s key operating principle is to provide the Right People, in the Right Place, at the Right Time. We believe that relationships and partnering together provide the best results and long-term benefits for our clients.

Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Hargrove. We’re happy to discuss flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and the business.

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope : Provide technical guidance as well as "hands-on" expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting and improving long-term reliability of the site Instrumentation assets.

Responsible for providing technical support to maintenance and operations personnel in all areas of the plant as well as training and development of instrument maintenance personnel.

Generate ideas and demonstrate drive for implementation of effective preventative and predictive instrument maintenance programs.

Primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to :

Create maintenance strategies for site instrumentation.

Standardize instrumentation documents and procedures.

Assist engineering in developing maintenance sustenance project scopes.

Support Capital Projects as they relate to the Instrument and Control Systems.

Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Assist with completion of MOC (Management of Change) / PHA (Process Hazard Analysis) action items.

Develop obsolescence plans, critical spare strategy for aging instrumentation.

Optimize and enhance the reliability of the Asset Management Software (AMS) system to ensure efficient management of instrumentation assets, including configuration, data management, and reporting functionalities.

Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and best practices related to instrumentation and control systems.

Ideal Background

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree in Engineering Technology is preferred.

Experience : This position requires up to 5 years plant instrument troubleshooting experience. 5 years of experience in petrochemical or chemical manufacturing plant in the Instrument field

Familiarity with National Electrical Code, intrinsically safe design principles, and Management of Change processes

SIS experience

SAP experience

Experience working within and / or optimizing an asset management software

Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and carry in excess of 25 lbs.

Ability to use the entire body, more often hands and arms, in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials and equipment.

Ability to climb ladders or perform duties utilizing a safety harness while working at elevated heights.

Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs while carrying equipment.

Ability to perform work outdoors or in process units in hot or cold climates.

Ability to perform duties within confined spaces for extended periods of time.

Ability to perform duties while wearing personal protective equipment such as a fire-retardant jumpsuit, safety glasses, ear plugs and hard hat.

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Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a team mentality so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level.

We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Last updated : 2024-05-14