Job Description
Job description
This is a remote/ rotational position, working three weeks on and three weeks off, in Prudhoe Bay, AK. The typical schedule is 84 hours per week (40 hours straight time and a minimum of 44 hours at time and a half). All meals and lodging are provided by Worley while the employee is on location. Transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided.
Worley offers a competitive benefits package, with company paid short-term disability, life insurance, and 4.5% employer match on 401k.
Job Purpose:
The Instrument Technician supports the Electrical and Instrumentation Team by installing, maintaining, calibrating and adjusting instrumentation and instrument loop components, such as pipe, fittings, tubing, valves and instruments. The position is located on the North Slope and requires a rotational work schedule. Relocation assistance to Alaska is not provided; however, transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided. Room and meals are provided while in Prudhoe Bay.
Essential Job Functions:
• Calibrates, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs various devices and control loops (pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, analog, and digital devices involving the measurement of temperature, level and flow of fluids found within the petroleum industry).
• Troubleshoots and maintains relay logic systems, PLCs, turbine controls, compressor surge flow totalizing loops, air drying systems, local and remote annunciators, gas/oil fired heaters and re-boilers, and valves of varying designs and manufacturers.
• Works with tubing and piping fittings from vacuum to high pressures to exceed 5,000 psi, and electrical circuits with potentials up to 50 volts.
• Uses various types of test equipment.
• Reads, uses and updates electrical, electronic, piping and instrument drawings and schematics.
• Provides written and oral documentation of job status.
• Routinely performs safety and productivity observations; shop, field and vehicle inspections; and is required to attend various components of technical, developmental and safety training.
• Must demonstrate support for the company's environmental management system.
• Routinely operate Worley/client light and/or medium duty vehicles.
• Safely climb ladders of various heights.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to calibrate, test, troubleshoot and repair various pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, analog and digital devices and control loops.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain systems and equipment relay logic systems, PLCs, turbine controls, compressor surge flow totalizing loops, air drying systems, local and remote annunciators, gas/oil fired heaters and re-boilers, and valves of varying designs and manufacturers.
• Ability to work with tubing and piping fittings from vacuum to high pressures to exceed 5000 psi and electrical circuits with potentials up to 50 volts.
• Ability to read, use and update electrical, electronic, piping and instrument drawings and schematics.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others and alternate.
• Must be a self-starter, be able to work independently with minimal supervision, and can use sound judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to interpret instrumentation drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of various facilities across the field.
• Ability to do instrumentation work on both projects and maintenance.
• Ability to work at facilities independently without direct supervision.
• Routinely operate Worley/client light and/or medium duty vehicles.
• Safely climb ladders up to 25' in height.
Physical Demand/Work Environment:
Work is performed in a remote Arctic environment with limited medical resources. Candidate understands the site is approximately 840 miles (at least 4 hours by air ambulance) from surgical, specialist, and tertiary medical care, and where medical evacuation from this location may be significantly delayed due to weather conditions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to:
Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, crawl, reach through low and high ranges, work overhead, and exhibit normal balance and coordination. These basic physical requirements are essential for safe performance of the job in harsh environments with exposure to very cold temperatures and while wearing arctic gear.
Standing for prolonged periods of time.
Driving for prolonged periods of time in the dark and inclement weather
Ability to climb scaffold, ramps, stairs, equipment, portable ladders, and/or wellhouse/tank/facility fixed ladders of 20 feet or greater.
Ability to wear and utilize fall protection within manufacturer specifications.
Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist with two hands.
Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder with two hands.
Carry 50 lbs. for 15 feet with two hands.
Push/pull 60 lbs. sled for 20 feet.
Push/pull +0 lbs. cart for 20 feet.
This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents. Worley provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including both applicants and employees, to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
• Four to five (4-5) years of Instrumentation & Controls experience in an oil field, petrochemical or industrial setting or Associate of Applied Science Degree in Instrumentation WITH two to three (2-3) years of experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Worley's auto insurer.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must complete NFPA70E within 6 months of hire.
• North Slope Training Cooperation (NSTC). Worley can provide NSTC training if needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
• One year working with remote North Slope operations with demonstrated knowledge of facilities, safety processes and maintenance procedures are preferred.
• Flow Measurement experience and understanding
• Strong preference on Controls experience/background/knowledge.
• Familiarity with Turbine operations, controls/components and maintenance.
• State of Alaska Certificate of Fitness Electrical Journeyman License.
Additional Information
• Requisition ID: PRU00SX
• Organization: USAC
This is a remote/ rotational position, working three weeks on and three weeks off, in Prudhoe Bay, AK. The typical schedule is 84 hours per week (40 hours straight time and a minimum of 44 hours at time and a half). All meals and lodging are provided by Worley while the employee is on location. Transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided.
Worley offers a competitive benefits package, with company paid short-term disability, life insurance, and 4.5% employer match on 401k.
Job Purpose:
The Instrument Technician supports the Electrical and Instrumentation Team by installing, maintaining, calibrating and adjusting instrumentation and instrument loop components, such as pipe, fittings, tubing, valves and instruments. The position is located on the North Slope and requires a rotational work schedule. Relocation assistance to Alaska is not provided; however, transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided. Room and meals are provided while in Prudhoe Bay.
Essential Job Functions:
• Calibrates, tests, troubleshoots, and repairs various devices and control loops (pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, analog, and digital devices involving the measurement of temperature, level and flow of fluids found within the petroleum industry).
• Troubleshoots and maintains relay logic systems, PLCs, turbine controls, compressor surge flow totalizing loops, air drying systems, local and remote annunciators, gas/oil fired heaters and re-boilers, and valves of varying designs and manufacturers.
• Works with tubing and piping fittings from vacuum to high pressures to exceed 5,000 psi, and electrical circuits with potentials up to 50 volts.
• Uses various types of test equipment.
• Reads, uses and updates electrical, electronic, piping and instrument drawings and schematics.
• Provides written and oral documentation of job status.
• Routinely performs safety and productivity observations; shop, field and vehicle inspections; and is required to attend various components of technical, developmental and safety training.
• Must demonstrate support for the company's environmental management system.
• Routinely operate Worley/client light and/or medium duty vehicles.
• Safely climb ladders of various heights.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Ability to calibrate, test, troubleshoot and repair various pneumatic, hydraulic, electronic, analog and digital devices and control loops.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain systems and equipment relay logic systems, PLCs, turbine controls, compressor surge flow totalizing loops, air drying systems, local and remote annunciators, gas/oil fired heaters and re-boilers, and valves of varying designs and manufacturers.
• Ability to work with tubing and piping fittings from vacuum to high pressures to exceed 5000 psi and electrical circuits with potentials up to 50 volts.
• Ability to read, use and update electrical, electronic, piping and instrument drawings and schematics.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others and alternate.
• Must be a self-starter, be able to work independently with minimal supervision, and can use sound judgment in making decisions.
• Ability to interpret instrumentation drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of various facilities across the field.
• Ability to do instrumentation work on both projects and maintenance.
• Ability to work at facilities independently without direct supervision.
• Routinely operate Worley/client light and/or medium duty vehicles.
• Safely climb ladders up to 25' in height.
Physical Demand/Work Environment:
Work is performed in a remote Arctic environment with limited medical resources. Candidate understands the site is approximately 840 miles (at least 4 hours by air ambulance) from surgical, specialist, and tertiary medical care, and where medical evacuation from this location may be significantly delayed due to weather conditions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to:
Must have ability to stand, walk on level, uneven and slippery surfaces, sit, squat, kneel, crawl, reach through low and high ranges, work overhead, and exhibit normal balance and coordination. These basic physical requirements are essential for safe performance of the job in harsh environments with exposure to very cold temperatures and while wearing arctic gear.
Standing for prolonged periods of time.
Driving for prolonged periods of time in the dark and inclement weather
Ability to climb scaffold, ramps, stairs, equipment, portable ladders, and/or wellhouse/tank/facility fixed ladders of 20 feet or greater.
Ability to wear and utilize fall protection within manufacturer specifications.
Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist with two hands.
Lift 50 lbs. from floor to shoulder with two hands.
Carry 50 lbs. for 15 feet with two hands.
Push/pull 60 lbs. sled for 20 feet.
Push/pull +0 lbs. cart for 20 feet.
This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents. Worley provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including both applicants and employees, to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.
• Four to five (4-5) years of Instrumentation & Controls experience in an oil field, petrochemical or industrial setting or Associate of Applied Science Degree in Instrumentation WITH two to three (2-3) years of experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Worley's auto insurer.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must complete NFPA70E within 6 months of hire.
• North Slope Training Cooperation (NSTC). Worley can provide NSTC training if needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
• One year working with remote North Slope operations with demonstrated knowledge of facilities, safety processes and maintenance procedures are preferred.
• Flow Measurement experience and understanding
• Strong preference on Controls experience/background/knowledge.
• Familiarity with Turbine operations, controls/components and maintenance.
• State of Alaska Certificate of Fitness Electrical Journeyman License.
Additional Information
• Requisition ID: PRU00SX
• Organization: USAC
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Instrument Technician Level 3 |Rotational Schedule| | Prudhoe Bay| Alaska position is now open for candidates interested in the Helper Jobs sector. This role in Prudhoe Bay offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Helper Jobs is a plus.
