Instrument Fitter

Instrument Fitter

Job Details

Since 1984, Rabalais Instrument & Electrical Constructors has been meeting and exceeding client expectations on projects ranging from industrial and commercial electrical, instrumentation, and control services to installation, repair, and maintenance services for residential, commercial, and industrial facilities. With an experienced, highly skilled staff, cutting edge technology, and a passion for safety and quality, Rabalais provides top-quality services in a timely and cost-effective manner. In fact, Rabalais has built a reputation as one of the most reliable and respected electrical and instrumentation contractors in the nation. The management team at Rabalais brings a combined experience of over 500 years to each project the company undertakes.

An Instrument Fitter must have the knowledge and skills necessary to install, modify, test and maintain copper, PVC coated copper and stainless-steel tubing systems associated with instruments, valves and control devices.

Essential Duties

• Installs instrument stands, devices, high/low pressure sensing lines, air supplies, purges.
• Accurately measures, cuts, reams, deburrs, bends, and installs single and multiple runs of tubing up to 1" in diameter.
• Accurately measures, cuts, deburr and installs tubing tray.
• Connects tubing using flared or ferrule connectors.
• Cleans and tests completed tubing.
• Safely uses hand and power tools.
• Familiar with instrument symbols and abbreviations found is loop sheets and drawings.
• Knowledge of use, limitations and maintenance of all Personal Protective Equipment required for the assigned work.
• Knowledge of hazards and safe work procedures associated with working from elevated work areas and personnel lift equipment.
• Knowledge of hazards and safe work procedures associated with the assigned work including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Emergency Action Plans, Safe Work Permits, Incident Reporting, and Hazcom procedures.

This job description does not necessarily cover every task or duty that might be assigned. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.