Instrumentation Technician I

Instrumentation Technician I

The Desalination Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (Desalcott) maintains its position as the largest operating desalination facility in the western hemisphere. The plant produces and supplies potable water to the Water and Sewerage Authority (WASA).

Desalcott is currently seeking to recruit a dynamic individual to fill the position of Instrumentation Technician I. The successful candidate will serve to assist the Senior Instrumentation Technician in ensuring the reliability of all instrumentation equipment on the plant by actively performing repairs, installations and ordering equipment/parts in conducting duties.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform work in the Electrical & Instrumentation department as prioritised by the Senior Technicians
2. Ensure performance of daily planned work and preventative maintenance
3. Submit work permits, work requests, preventative maintenance reports, weekly reports etc
4. Responsible for ensuring proper upkeep of tools and test equipment
5. Provide emergency or call response as required
6. Assist with the completion of shutdown jobs according to scope of works and time allotted.
7. Work alongside contractors where there is a lack of available manpower, expertise or equipment
8. Work as directed by reporting Senior Technician or designate
9. Field repair and shop repair work as required
10. Any additional duties as identified by the Supervisor

Qualifications:

1. Instrumentation Technicians Diploma from a recognized institution
2. 5 CXC passes inclusive of Mathematics and English Language
3. Familiarity with ABB VFD service and repair, MCCs and Switchgear (480V, 575V), industrial lighting systems, transformers, circuit breakers and motors.
4. Must be able to read and understand single line and schematic/control diagrams
5. Reasonable at troubleshooting
6. Minimum of 1 year  industrial experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Excellent oral and written communications skills
2. Troubleshooting skills (electrical, motor, controls, etc)
3. Team Player
4. Self Starter
5. High level of integrity
6. Adaptable
7. Excellent planning and organizational skills
8. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
9. Good emergency response
10. General tool usage
11. Must possess  working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act 2004 (Amended in 2006)