Instrument and Controls Technician (Precision Gas Detection & Measurement, LLC)
Competency-based
ONET: 17-3023.02
2
Years
154
Skills
294h
Related instructions
Classroom instruction topics
- Safety Training
- Health Training
- Environmental Training
- Operator Qualification Training
- Instrument & Controls Suite 1
- Instrument & Controls Suite 2
- H2S Safety Training and Certification
- Flow Computer Setup & Calibration
- CPR and First Aid
- Safe Driver - The Smith System
- Safe Driver - Winter Driving
- Tube Bending & Compression Fittings
On-the-job training
- Professional Aptitude and Basic Competency
- Working knowledge of mathematics & algebra along with common formulas used in instrumentation
- Demonstrates mechanical aptitude
- Demonstrates working knowledge of low power electricity
- Appropriate use of electronic multimeter - volts ac/dc, milliamps/amps, resistance/continuity, open circuit/closed circuit, etc.
- Use of the HART protocol interface
- Use, care, & best practices for calibration instruments including, but not limited to:
- Pressure Testing Instruments
- Electronic Manometers
- Pneumatic Calibrators
- Temperature Calibrators
- Multimeters
- Process Meters
- HART Equipment
- Use and care of hand tools and specialty tools
- Prepares for and operates the workplace in a safe and effective manner
- Uses safe traveling practices including hands-free navigation and effective communication when necessary
- Maintains good communication with supervisors as well as customer contacts
- Performs Job Safety Analysis
- Demonstrates hazard awareness, identifies malfunctions/dangers, communicates to appropriate customer/site contact
- Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Abnormal Operating Conditions & Action Plans for the following items: Alarm Systems & ESD's
- Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Abnormal Operating Conditions & Action Plans for the following items: Gas Detection Monitors
- Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Abnormal Operating Conditions & Action Plans for the following items: Valves
- Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Abnormal Operating Conditions & Action Plans for the following items: Pressure Switches
- Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Abnormal Operating Conditions & Action Plans for the following items: Dri-Flow Mechanical Flow Meters
- Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Abnormal Operating Conditions & Action Plans for the following items: Electr. Transmitters - Temp. Measurement
- Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Abnormal Operating Conditions & Action Plans for the following items: Electr. Transmitters - Pressure Measurement
- Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Abnormal Operating Conditions & Action Plans for the following items: Electr. Transmitters - Differential Flow Measurement
- Demonstrates awareness and knowledge of Abnormal Operating Conditions & Action Plans for the following items: Electronic Flow Measurement
- Demonstrates knowledge of varieties, manufacturers, functions, application ranges, & potential hazards of the following items: Alarm Systems & ESD's
- Demonstrates knowledge of varieties, manufacturers, functions, application ranges, & potential hazards of the following items: Gas Detection Monitors
- Demonstrates knowledge of varieties, manufacturers, functions, application ranges, & potential hazards of the following items: Valves
- Demonstrates knowledge of varieties, manufacturers, functions, application ranges, & potential hazards of the following items: Pressure Switches
- Demonstrates knowledge of varieties, manufacturers, functions, application ranges, & potential hazards of the following items: Dri-Flow mechanical meters
- Demonstrates knowledge of varieties, manufacturers, functions, application ranges, & potential hazards of the following items: Electr. Transmitters - Temp. Measurement
- Demonstrates knowledge of varieties, manufacturers, functions, application ranges, & potential hazards of the following items: Electr. Transmitters - Pressure Measurement
- Demonstrates knowledge of varieties, manufacturers, functions, application ranges, & potential hazards of the following items: Electr. Transmitters - Differential Flow Measurement
- Demonstrates knowledge of varieties, manufacturers, functions, application ranges, & potential hazards of the following items: Electronic Flow Measurement
- Completing Documentation - logbook, paperwork, and certifications
- Performs planned procedures in accordance with the job plan, requirements, and regulations using the appropriate tools, equipment, reports, and plans of action
- Cleans work area - performs necessary housekeeping for the jobsite and surrounding area - as found/as left verifications and documentation for each job
- Monitors, troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and calibrates Alarm Systems and ESD's
- Knowledge of alarm types and meanings - visual, audible, & notification
- Knowledge of hard wired vs logic based
- Low/low-low, high/high-high
- Cause and effect for various systems and ESD's - know what happens
- Coordinate alarm/ESD tests with operators
- Knowledge of alarm bypasses
- Knowledge of ESD - Emergency Shutdown
- Testing & Verification of Alarms
- Testing & Verification of ESD's
- Knowledge of Local vs Facility systems
- Detailed documentation of systems & details
- Monitors, troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and calibrates Gas Detection Monitors
- Proper care & use of a Personal Gas Monitor
- Able to read instruction manuals to find appropriate information
- Able to find tools and information on-line
- Able to provide technical support services
- Able to determine target gases and site-specific applications
- Knowledge of which test gas to use on specific monitors for the application
- Understanding, reading, and interfacing with gas monitors
- Knowledge of non-intrusive vs intrusive calibration techniques
- Knowledge of stand-alone vs integrated systems
- Knowledge of Local or Controller Interface vs PLC Interface
- Knowledge of alarms, engineering controls, and shut-down functions
- Knowledge of bypass testing vs active alarms testing
- Knowledge of bump testing vs full calibration
- Use of best practices for accurate calibrations/frequency
- Proper documentation of tests & calibrations
- Ability to return bypassed alarms to active service
- Ability to successfully perform in various environmental settings (noise, low light, etc.).
- Proper usage of tools, equipment, & PPE
- Proper application of special PPE requirements
- Monitors, troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and calibrates Valves & Valve Hazards
- Constant use of personal gas monitor
- Knowledge of all shapes, sizes, functions, & potential hazards of various valve types: Ball valves
- Knowledge of all shapes, sizes, functions, & potential hazards of various valve types: Gate valves
- Knowledge of all shapes, sizes, functions, & potential hazards of various valve types: Cage valves
- Knowledge of all shapes, sizes, functions, & potential hazards of various valve types: Needle valves
- Knowledge of all shapes, sizes, functions, & potential hazards of various valve types: Control valves-pneumatic/electrical/manual
- Knowledge of all shapes, sizes, functions, & potential hazards of various valve types: Choke valves
- Knowledge of all shapes, sizes, functions, & potential hazards of various valve types: Block isolation valves
- Knowledge of all shapes, sizes, functions, & potential hazards of various valve types: Bypass valves
- Knowledge of all shapes, sizes, functions, & potential hazards of various valve types: Vent valves
- Knowledge of all shapes, sizes, functions, & potential hazards of various valve types: Block & bleed valves
- Knowledge & use/implementation of root valves vs secondary isolation valves
- Firm grasp of high pressure warnings & proper action
- Proper use and knowledge of LOTO (Lock Out / Tag Out) when appropriate along with proper permit use
- Knowledge of when liquids may be present, and how to handle containment and anti-static procedures
- Proper use of high noise PPE
- Knowledge of the "big picture" process to properly operate or isolate a valve
- Ability to trace sources and notify operators at the appropriate time
- Knowledge of the proper permits for the task, when to implement, & how to procure permits
- Knowledge of best practices and procedures for Vent Vales
- Isolation Valves for Instrument Access
- Proper isolation and venting (blow-down) of pressure instruments
- Ability to verify the pressure source is isolated and vented
- Ability to operate multi-valve manifolds
- Ability to return valves to proper operating conditions
- Monitors, troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and calibrates Pressure Switches
- Ability to read & interpret data tags for proper instrument data
- Ability to read & understand pressure ranges depending on the process needs (can vary from vacuum to 10,000psi)
- Able to adapt and work with pressure switches mated to block & bleed valves for testing access
- Able to interface with multimeter in volts of ohms mode
- Knowledge of configuration differences and when the switch behaves as an Off or On Switch, Normally Open NO, or Normally Closed NC
- Proper tool usage and ability to perform switch calibration
- Use of best practices to safely depressurize switch and perform accurate calibration
- Knowledge of the "big picture" process and how it is impacted when a switch is taken out of service (isolated and depressurized)
- Strong grasp of calibration procedures
- Ability to troubleshoot potential problems efficiently with logical steps
- Thorough documentation of calibration
- Ability to return switch to service
- Monitors, troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and calibrates Electronic Transmitters for Temperature Measurement
- Ability to read & interpret data tags for proper instrument data
- Understand the different temperature readings/ranges and how they vary depending on process needs
- Proper use of Local readout or PLC interface
- Ability to interface with multimeter in mA mode or HART protocol
- Ability to select the proper calibration tester for the job to ensure correct range and accuracy
- Knowledge to select the proper tool to perform calibration
- Thorough knowledge of how a transmitter taken out of service impacts the big picture
- Demonstrates proper calibration procedures and documentation
- Ability to troubleshoot potential problems efficiently with logical steps
- Able to interpret data provided/collected to use in calibration conversion formulas and % error calculations
- Ability to return transmitter to service
- Monitors, troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and calibrates Electronic Transmitters for Pressure Measurement
- Ability to read & interpret data tags for proper instrument data
- Understand the different pressure readings and how they vary depending on process needs from vacuum to 10,000psi
- Able to work with pressure transmitters mated to block & bleed valves for testing access
- Proper use of the Local readout or PLC interface
- Ability to interface with multimeter in mA mode or HART protocol
- Ability to select the proper calibration tester for the job to ensure correct range and accuracy
- Able to select the proper calibration tools
- Use of best practices to safely depressurize the transmitter and perform accurate calibration
- Knowledge of the "big picture" process and how it is impacted when a transmitter is taken out of service
- Demonstrates proper calibration procedures and documentation
- Able to interpret the data provided/collected to use in calibration conversion formulas and % error calculations
- Ability to troubleshoot potential problems efficiently with logical steps
- Ability to return transmitter to service
- Monitors, troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and calibrates Electronic Transmitters for Differential Flow Measurement
- Ability to read & interpret data tags for proper instrument data
- Understand the different pressure readings/ranges and how they vary depending on process needs from 0 to 1000 inches water column
- Able to adapt and work with pressure transmitters mated to multi-valve manifolds for testing access if so equipped
- Proper use of the Local readout or PLC interface
- Ability to interface with multimeter in mA mode or HART protocol
- Ability to select the proper calibration tester for the job to ensure correct range and accuracy
- Knowledge to select the proper tool to perform calibration
- Use of best practices to safely depressurize the transmitter and perform accurate calibration
- Knowledge of the "big picture" process and how it is impacted when a transmitter is taken out of service (isolated and depressurized)
- Demonstrates proper procedure for equalizing and isolating valve manifold
- Understands the importance of installing the transmitter right side up
- Demonstrates proper calibration procedures and documentation
- Able to interpret the data provided/collected to use in calibration conversion formulas, % error calculations, and % accuracy
- Ability to troubleshoot potential problems efficiently with logical steps
- Ability to return transmitter to service
- Monitors, troubleshoots, installs, repairs, and calibrates for EFM-Electronic Flow Measurement
- Ability to read & interpret data effectively
- Understand the different pressure, flow differential, and temperature readings/ranges and how they vary depending on process needs
- Proper knowledge and use of the onboard computer and flow calculations it performs
- Ability to interface & use with EFM via laptop with special program
- Use of best practices to safely depressurize the system and perform accurate calibration
- Knowledge of the "big picture" process and how it is impacted when a unit is taken out of service
- Demonstrates proper calibration procedures and documentation
- Able to interpret the data provided/collected to use in calibration conversion formulas, % error calculations, and % accuracy
- Ability to troubleshoot potential problems efficiently with logical steps
- Ability to return EFM to service
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