Instrumentation Engineer Jobs in Lubbock, TX (NOW HIRING)

Department: 84 Reports To: Electrical Superintendent FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Worker Category: FT, Tmp, or Seasonal

Schedule: 7am - 5pm, Monday-Friday. Must be flexible to work weekends and available for potential on-call shifts. (Schedule is tentative and may be due to change based on supervisor's direction).

What is an Instrumentation Tech? 

SUMMARY: Responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and calibrating instrumentation and control systems used in the cottonseed receiving, delinting, oil extraction and refining process. This role ensures optimal plant performance, product quality, and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. They work with SCADA, PLCs, and control systems. Key skills include reading technical drawings, using diagnostic tools, and adhering to strict safety protocols.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

(other duties may be assigned)

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on pneumatic, electronic, and hydraulic instruments.

• Install, maintain, repair and calibrate instrumentation including flow meters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, level instruments, valves, and analyzers.

• Diagnose malfunctions in control systems (e.g., PLC, SCADA) and repair or replace defective components and install new equipment based on technical diagrams, schematics, and blueprints.

• Maintain detailed records of maintenance, repairs, and calibration data.

• Install new instrumentation systems and assist with system design or improvements.

• Work collaboratively with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to minimize downtime.

• Adhere to safety regulations, including lockout/tagout procedures, PPE, machine guarding, and hazardous area requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

USER-DEFINED:

• Experience in oilseed processing, edible oil refining, or similar continuous process industries
• Familiarity with hazardous environments (dust, flammable materials)
• Knowledge of PLC systems (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens) and control loops
• Knowledge of HMI/SCADA systems and networked controls

Key Competencies

• Troubleshooting and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and teamwork
• Time management and ability to prioritize tasks
• Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of tasks

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb, work at heights 20 feet or above, balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, respirators, hearing protectors, etc. is required in designated areas.

The employee may be required to stand for 10 hours or more.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

 PLAINSMANC COMPANY, LLC. Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and believe that a variety of perspectives foster innovation and success. Our hiring, promotion, compensation, and training practices are designed to ensure fairness and equity for all employees.

PLAINSMANC COMPANY, LLC. complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment, including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and other relevant statutes.