Core responsibilities
Installation: Laying out, fabricating, and installing tubing and piping systems, as well as the instruments themselves.
Maintenance and repair: Ensuring the proper functioning of instruments through maintenance, calibration, and repair.
System testing: Performing leak tests and other checks to ensure all systems are operating correctly and safely.
Documentation: Collaborating with other tradespeople and maintaining records of installations and activities.
Key skills and qualifications
Technical skills: Proficiency in reading technical drawings, specifications, and schematics, along with strong mechanical aptitude.
Problem-solving: The ability to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with instrumentation.
Safety awareness: A strong understanding of safety practices, especially electrical safety and the proper use of hand and power tools.
Attention to detail: Meticulousness is critical, as even small errors can have significant consequences.