Instrumentation Technician

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Instrumentation Technician

  • Ashburn, VA, US

  • Emp Type: Full time / Direct Hire

Industry: ENGINEERING

Salary: 62,000 - 76,000 Annual

2 days ago

We are seeking a highly motivated, team oriented Instrumentation / Control System Technician to support the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, calibration, and repair or replacement of industrial control system equipment used in critical utility operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, troubleshoot, calibrate, repair, and replace industrial instrumentation and electronic control equipment.

  • Work with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), SCADA systems, process sensors, and other electronic equipment.

  • Troubleshoot and maintain process control sensors, including flow, level, pressure, analytical, and related instrumentation.

  • Support industrial control systems and equipment used in water distribution and wastewater/sewer operations.

  • Work with Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, UPS systems, and computer based maintenance management systems.

  • Respond to operational needs and participate in on call assignments and overtime as required.

  • Apply strong problem solving skills while working collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum two years of specialized vocational training or college level coursework in electronics.

  • At least four years of experience with instrumentation/electronic systems, including three years working with industrial control systems.

  • Experience with process control instrumentation such as flow, level, pressure, and analytical sensors.

  • Water distribution, wastewater, or sewer utility experience is preferred.

  • Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, VFDs, UPS systems, and CMMS is preferred.

  • ISA CCST Level 1 certification or Electrical Apprenticeship certification, or the ability to obtain either certification within 12 months.