Is instrumentation technician skills still important?
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I always feel that many people these days don’t pay attention to technology, and no one is willing to learn it. It seems that production processes also don’t give enough importance to instrument maintenance workers; the instrument technicians themselves are confused as well and not interested in learning. Some are old enough that they didn’t study properly when they were younger, and young people aren’t interested in learning either. What’s the reason for all this? Although there are some technicians and experts at the higher levels, it is those who actually work on the front line who constitute the main force, and they are not willing to learn anymore. Is technology really useless? Instruments are becoming increasingly automated, but in some places the process of upgrading is too slow. The level of maintenance is also related to the quality of the instrument equipment. I think it’s still worth learning this skill; after all, having more knowledge is always beneficial. When dealing with faults in cold weather, good technical skills can help resolve problems quickly, avoiding the need to suffer from the cold. Some people say that technical skills don’t generate much money, but we can’t change this general trend – it’s just a reality. The environment faced by skilled workers is like this winter: cold and long
This is a matter of organizational management, and it mostly occurs in large state-owned enterprises. Just be yourself. On the surface, it may seem like a trend, but in reality everyone has their own perspective and understanding. If you are a manager, find ways to create a learning atmosphere. If one is a bystander, it’s best to simply observe what happens. If one is an observer of a manufacturing process, it is best to consult the relevant literature* as a reference.
Hello, OP. This is my opinion in response to your question, for reference only. Since graduating from university, I have worked for private chemical companies, having been employed at two such companies, each with over 500 employees. What I want to say is that if you decide to work in the instrumentation industry, having solid technical skills is an essential requirement; even if you eventually reach a management position, it should still be a management role that combines technical and managerial skills in equal measure. Of course, that’s something for later. I think since you’re able to ask such a question, you’ve probably not been working in this field for long and are still a bit confused. Here are a few suggestions for your future learning and development: first, at the beginning of your career, listen more, observe more, ask more questions, learn more theory, and spend time on the job site. There is a great deal of diverse knowledge related to instruments; topics such as control systems, instruments, and valves all require a solid foundation to be mastered properly. When encountering problems, one should not settle for half-measures; instead, one needs to delve deeper into them, especially by conducting post-event analysis and summarization. Furthermore, after working for a while, one needs to become familiar with industry standards and national regulations – this can be considered the foundation for those engaged in instrument maintenance, construction, and inspection work; it represents an advancement in one’s skills. Those who excel in technical work are those with solid skills – they are able to identify and resolve problems quickly, which earns them genuine admiration and respect from others. Speaking of career prospects, take the people around me as an example: after working for seven or eight years, those who were team leaders or engineers in their same class had already achieved a lot. In terms of salaries, the south generally offers higher pay than the north, and there is faster career progression there. I hope it’s useful to you.
Thank you for your answer; I’ve learned a great deal from it. It has strengthened my resolve to focus on improving my technical skills – by working harder, thinking more, asking questions, and summarizing what I learn. Persistence will surely lead to success