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

Austin Bridge & Road•Augusta, GA

20h

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an Instrumentation Technician to install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair electrical, control, indicating, and measuring instrument devices to ensure specified operating performance. The work uses hand tools, testing and calibration equipment, and precision measuring instruments. The technician must be able to understand manuals, wiring and instrumentation schematics, and testing specifications; troubleshoot electric motors; and install circuit wiring. The position also requires some knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs. Other duties may be assigned. The role includes building control panels, installing and mounting instruments, installing tubing and impulse lines, terminating junction boxes, and applying basic conduit installation practices. The technician reads and interprets P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams; traces signal paths; and understands control-loop functions. Instrumentation work includes calibrating pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments; maintaining and troubleshooting control valves; and performing instrument loop checks and signal verification. The technician diagnoses instrument and control-system failures, identifies wiring and electrical issues, verifies sensor outputs, determines root causes, and distinguishes electrical, mechanical, and process-related problems. The position uses basic PLC knowledge, process-control loop fundamentals, HMI operation and navigation, AC/DC fundamentals, Ohm’s Law, electrical measurements, multimeters, and knowledge of 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. Candidates must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check. 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 wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Four years of journeyman-level experience.
NCCER certification.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to read and understand manuals, wiring or instrumentation schematics, and testing specifications.
Some knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs.
Ability to build control panels, install and mount instruments, install tubing and impulse lines, terminate junction boxes, and apply basic conduit installation practices.
Ability to interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams; trace signal paths; and understand control-loop functions.
Experience calibrating pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments and maintaining and troubleshooting control valves.
Knowledge of basic PLCs, process-control loop fundamentals, and HMI operation and navigation.
Knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals, Ohm's Law, electrical measurements, multimeter use, loop checks, and motor controls including starters, relays, contactors, and VFDs.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must be able to perform the physical, mental, and environmental requirements of the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Responsibilities

Install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul, and repair electrical, control, indicating, and measuring instrument devices.
Build control panels from scratch; 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, and wiring diagrams; trace signal paths and understand control-loop functions.
Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments; maintain and troubleshoot control valves; and 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.
Troubleshoot electric motors and install wiring to circuits.
Use testing, calibration, and precision measuring instruments and equipment to ensure devices meet specified operating performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.