Electrical and Instrumentational Field Technician

ITAC•Newport News, VA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

ITAC is an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm established in 1988, offering integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects to Process & Industrial clients. The company also provides specialty services such as power systems, custom machine fabrication, and fall protection. ITAC is 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and Direct Stock Ownership, with over 450 employees across 6 offices in Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. They serve Fortune 500 companies in various sectors including power generation, chemicals, food & beverage, forest products, advanced manufacturing, and minerals & metals. ITAC's mission is to enhance life for its employees by offering resources, flexibility, comprehensive benefits, and incentives. This specific role is a seconded position, meaning the selected candidate will be employed by ITAC but will work full-time on assignment with one of their clients. The assignment has an expected duration of one year, with potential for permanent employment or extension. The primary objective of this role is to provide hands-on electrical, instrumentation, and PLC support through field troubleshooting, calibration, documentation updates, and control system maintenance. The focus is on maintaining safe, reliable, and code-compliant electrical and process control systems by assisting with drawings, loop documentation, and system modifications, while collaborating with engineers, project leads, operations, and maintenance personnel.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in electrical, instrumentation, or controls support within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Technical degree, associate degree, or equivalent hands-on experience in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Automation, or a related field.
Working knowledge of PLC systems and industrial control panels.
Experience performing instrumentation calibration and basic loop troubleshooting.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and loop diagrams.
Familiarity with Autodesk CAD.
Basic knowledge of NFPA 70E.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and follow established procedures.
Ability to self-manage daily tasks while adapting to changing priorities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to operate safely and in compliance with site guidelines and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Autodesk CAD (Vault experience a plus).
Familiarity with NFPA 497/499 preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with maintaining and updating electrical and instrumentation drawings, including schematics, wiring diagrams, and control loop documentation under the guidance of senior engineers.
Support PLC-based control systems by assisting with I/O troubleshooting, basic logic changes, backups, and downloads following change management procedures.
Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues using basic hand tools and meters, diagrams, blueprints, loop sheets, and P&IDs.
Support startup, shutdown, and commissioning activities for modified electrical and control systems.
Perform calibration, functional testing, and verification of field instrumentation, including pressure, temperature, flow, and level devices.
Assist with performing predictive maintenance activities, to include establishing condition-based maintenance set points, and instrument status in maintenance and engineering records.
Identify failed or out-of-tolerance instruments and coordinate corrective actions with engineering or maintenance teams.