Field Instrumentation Technician – Blenders, Mixers

The Junior Field Instrumentation Technician is responsible for assisting in the installation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instrumentation systems connected to blending and mixing equipment. The role includes learning plant safety procedures, supporting senior technicians, and ensuring proper function of sensors, transmitters, and control loops related to temperature, pressure, level, flow, and speed control.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in installation and calibration of field instruments on mixers, blenders, and auxiliary systems.

• Support routine preventive maintenance (PM) and cleaning of sensors and transmitters.

• Perform basic loop checking, wire continuity verification, and sensor health diagnostics.

• Help in documenting installation reports, calibration tags, and logbooks as per SOPs.

• Observe and follow all site safety and lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.

• Learn to interpret instrumentation drawings (P&IDs, loop diagrams) and OEM manuals.

• Collaborate with electricians, maintenance teams, and control engineers during troubleshooting.

• Escalate non-conformances or failed instruments to senior technicians or supervisors promptly.

Key Focus Areas:

1. Instrumentation for Mixing Equipment

   • Exposure to:

     • Load cells (for batch weighing)

     • Speed/torque sensors (on agitators)

     • RTDs, pressure transmitters, and level sensors on blending vessels

2. Field Calibration Assistance

   • Assist in zero/span checks, transmitter adjustments, and sensor replacements

   • Use of handheld calibrators, multimeters, and test probes under guidance

3. Basic Troubleshooting

   • Help identify and resolve:

     • Loose wiring, sensor drift, or signal dropouts in the field

     • Minor issues in analog/digital input signals to the PLC/DCS

4. Documentation & Compliance

   • Maintain:

     • PM checklists, calibration records, and installation logs as per GDP/GMP norms

     • Tagging and traceability of all field devices

5. Learning & Development

   • Gain proficiency in:

     • Safety standards (electrical, confined space, PPE)

     • PLC I/O basics and control loop fundamentals

Qualifications:

• Education:

  • ITI / Diploma in Instrumentation, Electrical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering

• Experience:

  • 0–2 years (fresher to early career in plant instrumentation or field service)

• Technical Exposure (Preferred):

  • Basic understanding of sensors used in industrial mixers and batch systems

  • Willingness to work in shop floor and production environments

• Soft Skills:

  • Eager to learn, safety-conscious, and punctual

  • Able to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a team setting