Instrument Technician (Augusta, GA) - Austin Industrial (NUT)

Austin Careers•Augusta, GA

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Instrument Technician to install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair electrical, controlling, indicating, and measuring instrument devices to ensure specified operating performance. The role uses hand tools, testing and calibration equipment, and precision measuring instruments. The technician must be able to read manuals, wiring and instrumentation schematics, and testing specifications, and troubleshoot electric motors and wiring. The position also requires some knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs. Other duties may be assigned. Work includes building control panels from scratch; installing and mounting instruments; installing tubing and impulse lines; terminating junction boxes; and performing basic conduit work. The technician reads and interprets P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams; calibrates pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments; maintains and troubleshoots control valves; and performs instrument loop checks and signal verification. Troubleshooting duties include diagnosing instrument and control system failures, identifying wiring and electrical issues, verifying sensor outputs, determining root causes, and distinguishing electrical, mechanical, and process-related problems. The role also involves basic PLC and process-control-loop knowledge, HMI operation, electrical fundamentals and measurements, multimeter use, loop checks, and motor controls such as starters, relays, contactors, and VFDs. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. The position requires four years of journeyman-level experience, NCCER certification, and a valid driver's license. There are no minimum education requirements. Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check. The work may take place in industrial and construction environments, with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Austin Industrial offers medical, dental, life and disability insurance, a matching 401(k), and employee ownership through its ESOP.

Requirements

Four years of journeyman-level experience.
NCCER certification.
Valid driver's license.
No minimum education requirements.
Ability to install wiring to circuits and troubleshoot electric motors.
Some knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs.
Ability to read and understand manuals, wiring or instrumentation schematics, and testing specifications.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.
Ability to perform the physical and cognitive duties described, including working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces; lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds; reading and following safety instructions; problem-solving; and adapting to changing priorities.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Responsibilities

Install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair electrical, controlling, indicating, and measuring instrument devices.
Build control panels from scratch and install and mount instruments.
Install tubing and impulse lines, terminate junction boxes, and perform basic conduit installation.
Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and testing specifications.
Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
Maintain and troubleshoot control valves.
Perform instrument loop checks and signal verification.
Diagnose instrument and control system failures; identify wiring and electrical issues; verify sensor outputs; determine root causes; and distinguish electrical, mechanical, and process-related problems.
Apply basic PLC and process-control-loop knowledge and operate and navigate HMIs.
Use electrical fundamentals, measurements, multimeters, and loop-check procedures; troubleshoot electric motors and motor controls, including starters, relays, contactors, and VFDs.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Follow safety procedures and company policies, use required PPE, and maintain safety, quality, and productivity expectations.