The Complexities of Instrumentation - What do Instrumentation Technicians Do?

As Greenup Industries introduces instrumentation services to clients across the Gulf South, we are often asked questions about the job responsibilities of our instrumentation technicians. As experts in the industry, our trainees learn the ins and outs of the daily tasks on site.

Instrumentation Technicians are responsible for monitoring changes in the environment and atmosphere surrounding areas and buildings on-site. Using an assortment of instruments, instrumentation technicians record and report the changes they find. Greenup Industries hires Instrument Technicians that exhibit that they possess a complex understanding and responsibility of these tasks, especially in the oil and gas industry.

There is more to instrumentation than just understanding what tools to use and when. The responsibilities of an instrumentation technician include testing, calibration, installation, repair, and inspection. Completing maintenance on equipment, which includes checking meters, measurements and is also required, as well as control. Control requires that the technician manipulate measured variables through automated systems, such as temperature, pressure, and flow.

The responsibilities of an instrumentation technician are absolutely vital to process and production at an oil refinery. Troubleshooting and monitoring such complex processes onsite ensure that everything runs smoothly and everyone around is safe. This job is essential to each refinery's and petrochemical plants’ ongoing success. The day-to-day duties of an instrumentation technician's role are at the forefront of overall production.

If you are looking for a career in operations or maintenance, Greenup Industries will afford you the opportunity to advance your professional development in an industry that experiences groundbreaking projects every day.

To find out more about what Greenup Industries’ instrumentation services offered throughout the Gulf South Region, call us today at (225) 283-4843 or email us at info@greenupind.com.

At Greenup Industries safety is our middle name

The safety regulations at any refinery are extremely important and directly correlated to a staff's level of danger. Throughout the Gulf South, there are a large number of refineries, meaning there are thousands of workers who are at risk of injury for several hours a day. It is our job to make sure our people are safe.

Greenup Industries puts safety at the forefront of every job.

There are inherent risks present in the industrial industry that must not be overlooked. It takes a detail-oriented, meticulous team to provide the proper environment for those working in the refining industry, which is why you don't often hear of major accidents or disasters on sites. Extensive procedures are conducted to manage potential risks all the while keeping operations running smoothly for all workers and the communities that surround these sites. 

Because of the high safety standards, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports:

• Refining is one of the safest industrial activities in the US, with fewer worker injuries than sectors such as education, retail sales, and financial services

• The rate of non-fatal injuries among U.S. refinery workers declined by 36% between 2003 and 2011

• Refiners operate under extensive self-imposed safety measures designed to provide maximum protection to our communities,

Greenup Industries has been recognized for its efforts to keep safety standards a top priority in all of our work and this would not be possible without our team of experts working in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and California. The oil and gas industry could be so much more dangerous, but with crews like ours, negative statistics are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Connect with Greenup Industries for more information about jobs, maintenance services and specialty services. 

The Importance of Safety in the Oil and Gas Industry

At Greenup Industries, we are constantly reiterating to our clients the importance of safety on the job. Refinery work can be very high risk and that is why we put our employees through rigorous training before we send them out to begin work on-site. The safety and health of our employees is always at the forefront of what we do at Greenup Industries.

Key practices to ensure our team is always safe

In compliance with federal and state safety regulations, the refineries we partner with operate under strict safety measures. These safety measures are in addition to those already imposed by federal and local regulations. This allows for the most effective production and the safest environment for our team.

Some of the measures taken include:

·       Extensive safety training of employees and contractors

·       Reliable use of proper site equipment

·       Regular practice of safety and emergency procedures

·       Constant communication with staff and partners to ensure all production processes are aligned

·       Weekly inspections and maintenance repairs to equipment and machinery

·       Plan of action in response to safety concerns or hazards identified by Greenup Industries team on-site

While we continue to push these strict safety practices and maximize our commitment to keeping our staff out of harm’s way, our goal is to build trust with our most important partners.

Contact Greenup Industries to learn more about our work at refineries across the Gulf South and beyond. Email us at info@greenupind.com.