Instrument and Control Technician (447A)

Preparing to attend the Certification of Qualification exam 447A?   What Does an Instrumentation and Control Technician Do?   An Instrumentation and Control Technician (447A) repairs, maintains, calibrates, adjusts and installs industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation. This instrumentation makes sure that all machines in a plant are safe and running correctly. They may regulate the water flow in equipment or check the air quality in a mine. The operation and safety of the plant relies on these instruments so the Instrumentation and Control Technician is very important as they constantly monitor and calibrate these instruments.   Job -Related Skills, Interests and Values:   ● consulting manuals, reading and interpreting circuit diagrams, blueprints and schematics ● inspecting and testing the operation of instruments and systems to diagnose faults using testing devices ● writing maintenance reports ● repairing and adjusting system components or removing and replacing defective parts ● calibrating components and instruments ● performing scheduled preventative maintenance work ● installing control and measurement instruments on existing or new plant equipment ● observing safety in accordance with government and company standards