Instrument Technician
$73,382–$73,382 year
On-site · Whiting, Indiana, United States
Whiting, Indiana, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$73,382–$73,382 yearMid LevelAssociates DegreeLarge
Type
Full Time
Level
Mid Level
Education
Associates Degree
Company size
Large
Job Summary
Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and electrical systems; Install and commission control systems and plant equipment; Diagnose issues across PLCs, VFDs, and turbine control systems; Execute preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance; Support plant outages and continuous improvement efforts; Partner with team members and contractors to ensure safe, reliable operations.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology OR Journeyman-level experience (5+ years)
- Hands-on experience in industrial electrical and instrumentation maintenance
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and one-lines
- Working knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, and control systems
- Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience safely using electrical test equipment (voltmeters, ammeters, etc.)
- Electrical: Motor control troubleshooting and schematic reading
- Experience with transformers, grounding systems, and ≤5kV switchgear
- Knowledge of arc flash safety and high-voltage PPE
- Instrumentation: Experience with pressure, flow, level, and temperature devices
- Knowledge of control valves, actuators, and control loops
- Analyzers (preferred but valuable): Familiarity with gas analyzers (O2, H2, GC, moisture, pH)
- Basic understanding of sample conditioning systems
- Work Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces
- Willingness to work overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Availability for outage schedules (including extended 12-hour shifts)
- Nice to Have: Power generation or turbine experience (industrial or military)
- Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens (e.g., Studio 5000), or similar systems
- HMI experience
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