Kent is looking for Instrument & Controls Commissioning Technicians to be based in Port Arthur, TX and support regional project site(s). Skills andResponsibilities: Responsibilities: * Reports to the ...
Kent is looking for Instrument & Controls Commissioning Technicians to be based in Port Arthur, TX and support regional project site(s). Skills andResponsibilities: Responsibilities: * Reports to the ...
Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview The Instrument Commissioning Discipline Lead will report directly to the Commissioning Manager. They will promote and provide leadership for ...
Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview The Instrument Commissioning Discipline Lead will report directly to the Commissioning Manager. They will promote and provide leadership for ...
Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview The Instrument Commissioning Discipline Lead will report directly to the Commissioning Manager. They will promote and provide leadership for ...
Industrial Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview The Instrument Commissioning Discipline Lead will report directly to the Commissioning Manager. They will promote and provide leadership for ...
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Anchor- Instrument & Controls Commissioning Technician
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An Instrument Commissioning job involves testing, calibrating, and verifying the functionality of instrumentation and control systems before they are put into operation. This ensures that all instruments meet design specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements. Commissioning engineers work closely with construction, engineering, and operations teams to troubleshoot and resolve any issues. The role is critical in industries like oil & gas, power plants, and manufacturing to guarantee smooth startup and optimal performance of systems.
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Instrument Commissioning professionals are responsible for verifying that all instrumentation and control systems are installed and functioning correctly according to project specifications. On a daily basis, you might perform loop checks, instrument calibrations, troubleshooting, system integration, and safety tests. You’ll typically collaborate closely with project engineers, electricians, project managers, and client representatives to coordinate commissioning activities and promptly resolve any technical issues. The role may also require meticulous documentation and reporting to ensure compliance with industry standards. This position often involves fieldwork in construction or plant environments, where adaptability and strong teamwork are essential.
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Instrumentation & Controls Commissioning Technician
Port Arthur, TX • On-site
Other
Posted 12 days ago
Key responsibilities
Carry out instrumentation commissioning execution work as directed, including loop checking, instrument repair, and field support for project activities.
Perform field tasks such as verifying punch list completion, completing commissioning check sheets, and supporting interlock, logic, and dynamic equipment testing.
Communicate with commissioning leads, support vendor activities, and ensure compliance with safety and project requirements during instrumentation and controls commissioning activities.
Job description
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About Us
About you:
Join us. Unleash your energy within.
If you have world-class ambitions to reach the stars while keeping your feet on the ground, we’re the team for you. We've created a new breed of company – future-focused with reimagined ambition across all disciplines within the energy sector.
We love people who know their own potential and are not afraid to use it. We know that together, we’re far more than the sum of our parts. So, we celebrate people who want to grow and develop as we work together on some of the largest projects on the energy world stage.
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process.
Our purpose and beliefs:
As Kent, we’re tackling the greatest challenge of our time - to bring our world the energy it needs in the most responsible way ever imagined.
It’s the energy of every member of our team driven by our beliefs that is making this happen. Whatever our skill, our language, or our culture. These beliefs define and direct us every day to be the very best - for ourselves, our clients, our key stakeholders, the communities we operate in and the planet:
We PLAY BIG
We thrive on EMOTIONAL AGILITY
We are FANATICAL ABOUT PERFORMANCE
We are built on INFINITE THINKING
Read more about the Purpose, Beliefs and Guiding Principles that drive us :
Our vision for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging:
We recognise that diversity & inclusion are catalysts for success. We’re heightening awareness on the benefits of people diversity, diversity of experiences and diversity of our perspectives. Creating a culture of inclusivity where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Our combined energy is fueled by different nationalities, across 6 continents and 24 countries. Our commitment is to celebrate character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability.
Job Description
About the job:
Kent is looking for Instrument & Controls Commissioning Technicians to be based in Port Arthur, TX and support regional project site(s).
Skills andResponsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Reports to the Instrumentation & Controls Commissioning Lead Technician for planning and execution management support.
- Carries out Instrumentation commissioning execution work as directed.
- Communicating with the Commissioning Instrument leads for technical support.
- Conducts instrument field tasks within requirements of project permitting, isolations, zero energy states and full compliance with CSU and Area Prime Safe Working practices, methods and processes including JSA’s / FLRA’s / Toolbox talks etc.
- Creates RFI’s first line content in the manner of technical field questions.
- Accepts and or signs onto permits, JSA, FLRA’s, toolbox talks in the capacity of front-line user.
- Verifies punch list completion and signs off in systems completion database as required.
- Completes commissioning B check sheets in a technical and legible manner.
- Carries out daily instrument commissioning work comprising of loop checking, instrument repair, instrument field support for project activities such as leak testing etc.
- Completes field instrument red lines on documentation such as loop diagrams, data sheets, wiring diagrams etc. in a technical and legible manner.
- Carries out instrument field support for interlock testing, instrument field support for logic testing, instrument field support for C&E testing, instrument field support for dynamic equipment runs.
- Escorts and provides instrument field support for commissioning vendors as required.
In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.
Yourknowledge/skills,education,andexperience:
Knowledge/ Qualification/ Training/ Certification:
- Techniciancertified,withpreferablycollegetechnicalcertificateand 5 plus years’ experienceandtransferable Project/Engineering/Commissioning experience preferred.
- EstablishedtrackrecordingfrontlinetechnicianCommissioning,Start-Upandinitialplatformoperations required.
- Goodworkingknowledgeoftestequipment and process plant instrumentation atahands-on level.
- Knowledgeoffire&gasdevices.
- Experience withE-housecommissioninginclusiveoftransformers,MCC,switchgearandUPScommissioning.
- HandsonDCSknowledgeataloopchecklevel andPLCknowledgeataloopcheck level.
- Hands onknowledgeofallinstrumenttestequipmentsuchas (butnotlimited to)HART communicator,Flukemultimeters, Wobulators, Pressure simulators such as Druck.
Communication:
- Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
Behavior/ Core Competencies:
- Must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Proven strong technical skills in discipline subject matter.
HSSEQ:
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Details about the role:
Location:Port Arthur, TX
Relocation required:N/A
Contract type: N/A
Experience level: 5 plus years
Job Info
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 3752 S Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur, TX, 77642, US