Instrument Technician

About Lubrizol  
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.   

The Instrument Technician will report into the Instrument Supervisor.  He/she is responsible for providing first line support to the Production Department by performing the following duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance on all electronic and pneumatic instruments including meters, monitors, transmitters, flowmeters, level devices, switches, alarms, PLC’s, transducers, regulators, control valves, automatic valves, actuators, and solenoid valves.
• Ability to read and understand related documents such as manuals, Loop Sheets, P&ID diagrams, and ladder logic.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, modify, and install/construct instrumentation equipment and controls as assigned by the supervisor or project leader.
• Perform preventative maintenance on any and all instrumentation.
• Perform loop checking in order to verify that all the connected components are working properly or to determine if repairs are needed, and then red-mark any modifications on associated drawings.
• Learn and understand Lubrizol’s electronic instrument work which includes both 24vdc and 110vac supply, and both analog and digital signal such as HART or Fieldbus.
• Provide technical input to customers regarding design, installation, repair, and safe operation of equipment and systems.
• Follow all Lubrizol procedures including safety procedures, JSA’s, work permits, and MOC’s.
• This job role may require mandatory participation as a member of the Emergency Response Team in the role of a fire/hazmat responder.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:                         

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability and desire to gain skills in the instrumentation field, through onsite training and courses through local institution(s) with a goal of obtaining certification/degree within a defined time frame from date of hire.
• General knowledge of computers & software.
• Ability to work in a team based environment.
• Strong communication and problem solving skills.
• Committed to following and supporting safety practices.
• Willingness to keep up to date with new technology.
• Ability to use instrumentation test equipment.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to read small print, see all colors, and have good manual dexterity and coordination.

Considered a Plus:

• Associate degree in electronic technology from an accredited university or equivalent military electronics program.
• Experience in the instrumentation field.

• Experience in the petrochemical industry.
• Ability to read and interpret interconnection diagrams, process and instrumentation flow sheets, loop sheets, and schematics.
• Experience in wiring and panel construction.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate electronic equipment and controls, pneumatic equipment and controls, and advanced analytical and laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of computers, software, computerized control systems, and interfacing instrument control systems.
• Ability to work productively with limited supervision.

• Instrumentation metrology and calibration experience.
• ISA Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST).

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in inclement weather as needed.
• Ability to work overtime/weekends, as required.
• Must be physically able to work in high areas on ladders, work in confined spaces, and work in high noise areas.
• Ability to wear respirators and other PPE, as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together! 

It’s an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers, and communities. 

As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.

One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today. 

More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic.