Instrumentation Technician

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, test, maintain, and repair instrumentation and control equipment.
• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance of instruments and control systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and instrumentation-related faults.
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, level, and process control instruments.
• Perform functional testing and verification of instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, P&IDs, instrument specifications, and manuals.
• Maintain records of calibration, maintenance, inspections, repairs, and equipment history.
• Support installation and commissioning of new instrumentation and control equipment.
• Work with PLC, DCS, SCADA, transmitters, sensors, control valves, and other industrial control systems when applicable.
• Assist engineers and maintenance teams with instrumentation projects and technical improvements.
• Participate in equipment testing, shutdown maintenance, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities when required.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Instrumentation Technician, Instrument Technician, Control Technician, or in a related technical role.
• Strong understanding of industrial instrumentation, measurement systems, and control equipment.
• Hands-on experience with calibration, testing, troubleshooting, and instrumentation maintenance.
• Knowledge of pressure, temperature, flow, level, and process measurement instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, or industrial automation systems is an advantage.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently, respond to equipment issues, and work safely around industrial equipment.
• Technical diploma, certificate, or bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline is preferred.

Records, Safety, and Improvement

• Ensure maintenance and calibration activities comply with safety procedures, technical standards, and company requirements.
• Maintain proper inventory and usage records for instrumentation tools, spare parts, and equipment.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, measurement accuracy, and maintenance efficiency.

Development and Benefits

• The role offers hands-on development in instrumentation, calibration, industrial control systems, process control, maintenance, and measurement technologies.
• Potential career progression includes Senior Instrumentation Technician, Instrumentation Engineer, Control Systems Engineer, Instrumentation Supervisor, Maintenance Engineer, or Instrumentation Manager.
• The employer describes a technical, safety-focused, and collaborative environment with training, mentorship, professional development, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.