. The Candidate provides
vital information to indicate that the
machines and equipment in a plant
are operating properly and safely. An
increasing number of individuals are
needed to ensure measurement
equipment and control systems are
maintained and working properly.
Duties in this occupation include:
• Working with electronic
control systems including
microprocessors, sensors, and final control elements used in automated processes
• Measuring levels, pressures, temperatures, flow, and analytical processes
• Testing instrumentation and control systems and maintaining test equipment
• Coordinating crew activities as required and maintaining records and files
• Consulting manuals, reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints, and schematics
• Repairing and adjusting system components or removing and replacing defective parts
• Installing control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipment