My Life As an Instrument Technician

Krystal Garcia was looking for a career that offered more challenge, more success, and more financial freedom. She found what she was looking for in the petrochemical manufacturing industry. Learn more about being an instrument technician and about other petrochemical manufacturing careers at upskillmylife.org/petrochemical/.

[@cheopr2]

been there and done that..for 45 years..mostly as a contractor....travelled to Libya ,,,Alaska,,Venezuela,,,Aruba,,,Virgin islands...Saint Croix ...Hess oil...worked with all kind ..electronoc and pneumatic instrumentation...plus i worked in nuclear plants...its an exciting field and i love instrumentation.....now retire i still miss all that exciment...take car Krystal..proud of you being in that field....be smart and take care of your self ..and remember ,,the STAR ,,Stop/Think Act/Review ..in every job

[@imadlaterche9041]

انا درست أجهزة

[@tr4pgod647]

How many years in did you start doing contract work? Is the pay typically better? Thanks

[@greenghost6416]

Awesome.

[@Letsgoback2thefuture]

@@tr4pgod647 hi I work as a technical Recruiter for Flextronics, Austin TEXAS. We are currently Hiring automation technicians. Drop a reply if interested.

[@ukoni8667]

Can u be self employed with this trade?

[@elijah1837]

I love this video so much you were so amazing explaining everything that you did I am currently in school for instrumentation and I was worried for what the future is gonna hold for me your experience gave me hope thank you for uploading this

[@lycantu4654]

🙌 my honor and respect maam, god bless you.

[@larrybassik2768]

This Definitely Motivates Me

[@badillahodejul9741]

I want to start my career in this field, like Krystal Garcia did.

[@turok645]

It is a great field. I found my way into it via the Navy nuclear program. Now I am an IC&E Tech at a combined cycle power plant. If anyone is interested in getting in the field, I highly recommend the nuclear Navy (especially nuclear electronics technician) and/or an associate's degree in the Instrumentation/control field.

[@hduhdhhsj9982]

In my instrumentation classes about 70% of the students got into it through the navy hahaha

[@StayHandyLA]

What is the pay for instrumentation tech? Do you work shift work?

[@hduhdhhsj9982]

Spencer Morgan depending the industry. Inst techs in oil refineries, power plants, chemical plants, etc. do 12 hour rotating shifts, pay usually ranges from 24-37 an hour

[@StayHandyLA]

Thank you very much, im here in baton rouge, LA and the abc trade school offers a two year class to get NCCER certified. Its 400 dollads first semester then 180 after that. Im going to take just to see how i like it. The money seems really good so i would love to give this career a goc

[@IngenieroMarroquin]

Thanks for the information. I have several years of experience in instrumentation, automation and Electronics. I would to obtain a job offer.This is my Linkedin profile www.linkedin.com/in/ingmarroquin/ and this is my KZbin channel kzbin.info/door/vQu3lyI2HNXQwCC9TND2UQ

[@alenr6775]

I am a instrument Technician. I have 2 yr experience in operation and maintenance (Petrochemicals)

[@gotentk4]

how high do you climb?

[@MarkRamosDesigns]

Born and raised in Pasadena so you always know someone that works at the refineries, my dad included. Great work and video.

[@jessiejames8552]

In the US - its who you know and not what you know. While middle eastern and African oil and petrochemical giants are all about years, years, years and years of maintenance experience before you can set foot in the biggest refiners, These state owned companies employ mostly from South and Southeast Asia as plant maintenance personnel{ instrument, electrical and mechanical }with the right level of education and solid experience that align to the profession they are into..

[@haasaan9286]

May God give you wellness, Bechmahdseh

[@user-ug8dd6rr6h]

Rosemount level transmitters..great..HART Based instrument..

[@garyverth4887]

I worked in a complexed nickel cobalt plant in Australia initially as a projects instrumentation installer. I became a maintenance technician and yes it's rewarding but it can be extremely stressful also.

[@ZenGodIam]

How many bucks did you make?

[@garyverth4887]

@@ZenGodIam $65 AUD per hour 84 hour week. 8 days on 6 off.

[@ashwingeorge2322]

What certification course did u do

[@coryhinojosa8020]

I’m very proud of you Krystal Garcia!

[@mumtajalam8341]

I respect you

[@Beardedyeti95]

Finishing up my last semester for instrumentation at Amarillo college in Texas and can’t wait to get out in the field!

[@hduhdhhsj9982]

devin childs congrats!! I hope all goes well with your career path.

[@mohammedazzan7529]

Did u get a job?

[@SexyBoyRoy]

Does it pay well??

[@luisvilla799]

@@SexyBoyRoy yes pays very well lol impossible to get a job it's all luck or get references

[@ElectricBuckeye]

Hopefully you've got your crosswords ready.

[@00060850]

Folks in this career field is highly needed especially in oil and gas processing plants which are everywhere

[@saulduran827]

I take Instrumentation classes atm , where could I find an apprentice instrumentation job around the Houston area?

[@sangamthapa24]

I am have done mechanical engineering.i have 1 year experience in quality control and inspection.but i want to move in design or maintienece.is it possibile ?if yes then how??

[@megamanwins]

Sana all maam.

[@danielkariuki760]

Hi I'm Daniel and I was wondering if I can get in touch with Krystal because I wanted to ask her more about instrument technician. In my country it's hard to get mentorship from people who are working as instrument technician because they are a few or even less than 1000

[@yeseniarebollar6070]

Get it girl! 🤙

[@jimechols4347]

I want a job like this but mainly working in shop and less outdoors. Anybody know what industry that would be?

[@jayaramreddy4556]

Nice

[@broomz6426]

im going to school for this

[@shebinmathew9964]

I have also done graduation in instrumentation....still looking for job... Salary not an issue...need to hold on

[@upskillhouston9801]

Hi Shebin, here is a list of several employers in the Houston area: petrochemworks.com/employers. I cannot guarantee that these employers are looking to filling positions that interest you, but this could be a place to start your search.

[@alenr6775]

Malayali aano

[@shebinmathew9964]

Yes sir...

[@alenr6775]

Technician aano?

[@shebinmathew9964]

Better message me to [e-mail]

[@winner1338]

I've rejected a joboffer from INEOS once. Reason was, i don't want to stay in 1 factory for years. I prefer a job where i can travel. like visiting substations.

[@linocalderon1881]

have you found the job you want ?

[@winner1338]

@@linocalderon1881 not the perfect job but good enough for gaining experiences.

[@ajduhpp]

@@winner1338 I’m in the same boat. I’m about to complete 2 yr tech school and I don’t wanna be stuck at a factory my whole career. I wanna travel to different jobs. What job did u find and can you tell me how u found it? I wanna do field service technician or substation work. Or any job that lets me travel

[@winner1338]

​@@ajduhpp You can search for a job at utility companies. For example, waste water company, their pumping stations are all over the country/state. You'll surely have to visit them for troubleshooting/renovation etc. Drinkwater company Electrical provider company ...

[@Letsgoback2thefuture]

@@winner1338 may I know how many years experience you have? I am a technical recruiter for Flextronics and we have openings for over 40 positions we are looking for Technicians with 4years+ experience

[@abdelkrimkouideraissa4308]

Iam instrumentation engineer and i have one year experience now iam searching for a job

[@lilbandit99]

Great field to be in, but I do all of the manual labor of instrumentation. I get a real “kick” out of bending tubing, heh heh.

[@active6302]

Please Miss I study Nigeria and want school in US.

[@jackhayes7918]

Great choice of career, you will have a very interesting and rewarding lifetime. It is an interesting occupation with lots to learn and enjoy.

[@ukoni8667]

Are u an instru tech?

[@karanbasnal9433]

Dear mam I am complete 2 year course of instrument mechanic from govt college and after that apprentice from 505 army base workshop. But till that there are no jobs for instrument can you please guide me what can i do.

[@luisvilla799]

Good luck there are no jobs in this industry unless you know somebody or get lucky I got my process tech degree from Houston Community College in 2018 well no job yet lucky I'm a high school teacher

[@dumisileinnocentia2319]

I'm so inspired, I can relate. I'm a qualified Instrumentation Mechanician. I'm so much in love

[@kp_21]

What is an instrumentation mechanician? I am and Instrument Technician and have never heard of that term.

[@dumisileinnocentia2319]

@@kp_21 it's basically an artisan. Someone who went to the college, completed the apprenticeship program and then passed the trade test. I have a red seal trade certificate in Instrumentation.

[@kp_21]

@@dumisileinnocentia2319 I have completed the apprenticeship program and also have a red seal. The term "mechanician" is not widely used it is either mechanic or technician.

[@aboahmad1353]

pls i need course by on line in istrumentation

[@dzna5g986]

Instrumentation engineer from Algeria, jobless since my graduation :(. It really makes me sad 😭 to see others doing my job.

[@KendlRecords]

Dz NA5G Too many engineers now a days.

[@monkeymuggs]

Don't feel bad, I'm here in Louisiana, 18 months later 8 grand on the hole and still no job.

[@tuxedomechanic6019]

@@monkeymuggs Have you applied to DOW?

[@MrDertgraver]

in this industry you gotta know someone

[@luisvilla799]

Man I hate to say it but most likely you will not get a job with a foriegn degree in USA unless already recruited I went to school with slot of North African & Middle East Engineers at Houston Community College and only 2 that I know got jobs about about 8 people got jobs from the entire graduating class out of about 50 people it's hard to impossible

[@faisal68564]

I have done my graduation in Electronics and instrumentation. I'm from India. Looking for jobs or internships in order to start career and gain experience. pls help

[@upskillhouston9801]

Hello. The website PetrochemWorks.com features a number of employers in the greater Houston region. I can't guarantee that these employers are currently looking to hire an instrumentation technician, but the site is a good resource to help you launch your search in our area. From this page you can learn about each employer and then visit each individual employer's career opportunities and job listings: petrochemworks.com/employers.

[@sohaibahad3811]

I'm also instrument technician my qualification is deploma of instrumentation i studied it there year.now I'm doing job in UAE with 8 years work experience but still not get too much high salary

[@mohammedsaleh5920]

👍

[@midosalvatore7926]

how much does an instrumntation tech make (if not exactly just make an estimate)

[@Darkskinjus]

Mido Salvatore over 60k

[@ApexFrontier]

Depends on qualifications and experience, starting can be as low as 26 an hour, but with experience can make 40 an hour easy.

[@manopara1]

Essa moça tem carinha de cearense hehhe

[@PinkiKumari-kt1re]

In America have a instruments work

[@rambabukalla9314]

Hello mam i completed my graduation stream of instrumentation , working has a instrumentation technician with experience of 5 years I am searching new job can u give me the opportunity

[@upskillhouston9801]

Hello, PetrochemWorks.com features a number of employers in the greater Houston region. I can't guarantee that any of these employers are currently looking to hire an instrumentation technician, but the site is a good resource to help you launch your search in our area. From this page you can learn about each employer and then visit each individual employer's career opportunities and job listings: petrochemworks.com/employers.

[@IIMoNsTerII7]

Which job to choose? I have a choice between process operator or instrument tech

[@koopstamc]

Definitely, Instrument technician. I'm currently a process operator and I'm planning on going back to school to become an Instrumentation tech. There are more opportunities for Instrument Technicians. Operators work rotating 12 hour shifts - days & nights. Personally, I hate the shift work! Shift work = no life. Hope this helps you.

[@tahriingenieur5367]

Iam instrument engeneer, but i have no job 😥

[@sahjadvlog]

instrument technician vancay available ????

[@jayaramreddy4556]

Nice video W r u location job Medam Iam in instrumentation Technician

[@spreadingsplendor9579]

Iam a instrument technician i have 5years experience in maintenance field. i need a job

[@upskillhouston9801]

Hi, PetrochemWorks.com is a resource to help people launch careers in the greater Houston area. It features a number of employers. From this page you can learn about each employer and then visit each individual employer's career opportunities and job listings: petrochemworks.com/employers.

[@venkateshrajaboina4820]

I'm venkatesh instrument mechanic placement jobs ekkada plz contact number 9666722635

[@chidinque]

Is it late age wise for me to go study to be an instrumentation tech? I have 39yr already

[@MrJonasr12345]

No way. You could apply for an apprenticeship and start working/learning and go to school for first year and see if you like it.

[@angelflores3431]

Im currently studying to become instrument tech, any internships in houston area ?

[@46hoodrich]

Did you find anything?

[@Taurino27]

Graduated from Lee College in 18 and still don't have a job in it🤙

[@oscart5379]

Yeah it’s annoying, I graduated with an AAS in Welding Inspection Tech in December and still nothing

[@luisvilla799]

LoL me too, HCC August 18, its almost impossible unless you get lucky or have references with in the industry I regret wasting my time doing this program, funny thing every body at HCC says that Lee is better

[@Taurino27]

@@luisvilla799 Nope, if anything San Jac has a better pilot plant. I regret doing Instrumentation.

[@luisvilla799]

@@Taurino27 have you tried going to deer park center street look into Apache and fluor I know that instrument techs get hired faster through staffing agencies but you start off ass a helper

[@luisvilla799]

@@Taurino27 I work with a lady who's son did instrument tech at San Jacinto or Lee cant remember but he couldn't find a job either this whole industry is bullshit all they do is put out numbers that are bullshit why dont these companies just have a hiring program or a feeder program from the community colleges

[@Amen.777]

Iam an instrumentation technican in india and how can i apply this job for your country (European country ) please replay

[@chickenstrangler3826]

By taking out a call scam center in your country access will be granted into the western world.

[@sahjadvlog]

I am a diploma holder in instrument technician

[@bri0013]

What country are you resident of ?

[@sahjadvlog]

@@bri0013 (INDIA) can I give my number ?

[@athulmohanthadicadu1876]

Iam a instrumentation student..Can I get a job in this area?

[@upskillhouston9801]

Hello! PetrochemWorks.com is a great place for finding open opportunities in the greater Houston region. You can learn about regional employer partners here: petrochemworks.com/employers. These employers may or may not have current openings in this area, but each employer page on PetrochemWorks.com links the the employer's job board. The site's instrument technician page links to openings via Indeed: petrochemworks.com/job/instrument-technician.

[@gotentk4]

how high of a vessel you climbed?

[@justincasehd7524]

perv

[@blakegriffin5270]

10 inches papi 😉

[@jayaramreddy4556]

Hello Good Morning Iam Instrumentation Technician 6 years Experience Please help me job Request me

[@Birdkillersteve]

I have nothing to say.

[@shabaazahmed6967]

Iam from india iam working as a instrument technician in india but now iam searching job for abroad

[@jaredmoore3825]

I along with at least 10 peers of mine from college before graduating applied for the INEOS apprenticeship at chocalote bayou in Alvin in 2019, and all of us even went to a staffing agency for a 3 hour apptitude exam, and after all that effort, 4 months down the road we all got emails saying the apprenticeship was canceled with no explanation why. Why even bother advertising this INEOS? Her transition from student to apprentice doesnt always happen so easily. I have applied dozens of I&E jobs, and have not found a single I&E job willing to even respond to my apllication. I really think there's three things that make this field very hard to get into. First its a vicious cycle of not being able to get the job cause you dont have work experience, and you can't get the experience cause you cant get the job. Secondly, working in other job roles at the plants since graduation like laser scanning and heat treating services, ive noticed in the oil and gas industry its all about who you know. You may have the degree or a certification, but that only makes you eligable to apply. 9 times out of 10 they will hire they're friends, family members, or references. Finally, there simply isn't a huge number of I&E technicians at anyone location compared to the operators, or contactors. Just a heads up to anyone thinking her accomplishment fairy tale story in the I&E world is common, its not....

[@ElectricBuckeye]

It's like that everywhere, brother. Power generation is the same.

[@ResseeC]

So were you ever able to get a job?

[@jimechols4347]

You are absolutely right.... I rarely see trainee or apprenticeship instrumentation programs, they always want at least three to five years experience. I have a background as an electronics technician (associate degree) and even worked on repairing and calibrating oil field sensors and transmitters. I apply for instrumentation tech (all levels) and they wouldn't give me the time of day.

[@luisvilla799]

What waste of time why dont these videos say that most plants hire who they want when they want it's not really up to you to get a job, its if the plant wants to give it to you lol I got a PTech degree from HCC in 2018 I actually stopped looking for a job about 8 months ago and went back to teaching oh and I have a busines degree from UH it's all BS 5k people to test for 20 position get out here just interview 100 people or 50

[@obed.713]

True man. She probably started as a helper of some sort. Being a female. Already out her in front of those who probably know the job way better than her

[@MiMiOrt]

TRUE!💯. I've been in the industry for several years and I can tell you with a fact... IT'S WHO YOU KNOW .

[@aboahmad1353]

you clever woman

[@instrumentmechanicsnstimum892]

Halo mam a am instrument technician in india I have 2 year experience how can I find the job in your country pls tell me

[@munirhussain4264]

give me your whatsapp number

[@munirhussain4264]

your whatsapp number i call you

[@faisal68564]

@@munirhussain4264 I'm an e&i fresher. are there any internships or jobs. pls help

[@munirhussain4264]

no bro also free

[@faisal68564]

Munir Hussain I didn’t get you

[@Arifkhantech786]

YOU CAN JOB INSTUMENT TECH GIVE IN JOB

[@jimsmith9853]

JOB TECH CAN INSTUMENT GIVE FOR BE ? NO CAN TECH GIVE BE JOB FOR INSTUMENT !

[@bustroff7937]

How she can work as instrument tech🤔

[@chickenstrangler3826]

By applying 🤔

[@BriceTooNice]

Working outside in texas heat you don’t enjoy that 😂

[@ElectricBuckeye]

To be fair, working around a boiler in the dead of summer is no treat.

[@headspac3_214]

Wish i could get into this field, got my degree, applied to jobs from CA to SD. still with no luck. I wish I was given a chance to work in this industry. I'll keep applying, and I guess if I'm working burgers then that's my life.

[@michaelarlen660]

Did you find a job yet?

[@gammaraymonkey]

Pro-tip: lie your a** off on the application. In fact, it is kind of expected. Once you have that first job experience on your resume, it's a piece of cake getting new jobs.