Instrumentation Technicians

Duties

Instrumentation and control technicians install, maintain and repair the measuring and control devices used in industrial and commercial processing.

Instrumentation and control technicians work with a wide variety of pneumatic, electronic and microcomputer devices used to measure and control pressure, flow, temperature, level, motion, force, and chemical composition.

In general, they:

• 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,
• practice loss management principles,
• consult with and advise process operators,
• train apprentices,
• repair, maintain and adjust system components or remove and replace defective parts,
• conduct risk assessments,
• calibrate and m...