First Tek, Inc. · 1 month ago
Quality Technician (Instrumentation and Controls)
Quintana, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFirst Tek, Inc. is seeking a knowledgeable Quality Technician with a strong background in instrumentation and controls to support the Quality Department at their FLNG facility. This role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of instrumentation and control systems during installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and testing.
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Responsibilities
Perform inspections and quality checks on field instrumentation including transmitters, control valves, positioners, analyzers, detectors, PLC and DCS related devices, and associated wiring. Validate all work against engineering requirements, design drawings, and OEM specifications
Review instrumentation and controls job plans and associated quality documentation to ensure all QA and QC requirements are captured before field execution. Confirm vendor documentation, calibration sheets, loop checks, and testing records meet *** standards and are performed according to FLNG procedures
Provide QA support during instrumentation repair, testing, or calibration activities at vendor facilities when required. Verify proper teardown practices, reassembly techniques, device configuration, and calibration procedures
Ensure accurate recording of device conditions during inspection, removal, installation, and testing. Confirm alignment between field conditions, drawings, datasheets, loop sheets, and documentation
Monitor execution of I and C field work to ensure compliance with approved procedures, industry standards, and *** practices. Support the development and revision of procedures related to instrumentation and controls quality
Identify and document workmanship issues or deviations from standards. Raise punch items or NCRs when required and support the resolution of issues both onsite and at vendor facilities
Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Planning, and Reliability to ensure instrumentation and controls quality throughout the work lifecycle. Serve as a technical liaison for QA support across all units
Provide recommendations for improving inspection practices, documentation quality, vendor performance, and instrumentation work execution based on field observations and supplier findings
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience working with rotating equipment in an industrial environment, including millwright duties such as teardown, inspection, precision alignment, and reassembly
Strong understanding of transmitters, switches, control valves, positioners, analyzers, PLC and DCS systems, and industrial wiring practices
Familiar with applicable standards including ISA, API, NEC, NFPA, and IEEE
Trade certification or equivalent training in instrumentation or electrical systems
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and SAP
Strong written and verbal communication skills to ensure clear documentation and effective coordination across departments
Able to work in outdoor industrial environments and support activities in active units
Occasional travel to vendor facilities may be required
Preferred
CCST
API related certifications
VT Level II
Instrumentation or controls related QA or QC certifications
Precision calibration or advanced controls training
Company
First Tek, Inc.
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