Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

Instrumentation / Electrical Technician

Work Location:

Washington DC

Hours

: 40 hrs/week w/ Ability to work 10 to 12-hour shift, weekends, and nights occasionally.

Start

: Immediately

Pay Rate / Range:

$55 - $65.00/hr non-exempt

Per diem:

Not available per the client, so we will pay an additional $22.00/hr for non-local candidates

Mob / Demob:

$500.00 each

Duration:

Immediately through 2027

General Description:

Experienced technician for maintenance of high-temperature equipment, glass melting systems, air pollution control systems, and slurry mixing and pumping systems. Under the direction of the supervisor, supports the operation of glass melters, air pollution control systems and operation of waste materials slurry preparations through maintenance of electrical and instrumentation systems.

- Experience requirements:

- 5 years of experience with maintenance electrical systems and instrumentation control systems.

- Licensed electrician preferred but not required.

- Education Requirements:

- High School Diploma or G.E.D required.

- Associate’s degree or technical certificate in instrumentation, industrial electricity or automation preferred.

- Responsibilities:

- Install, troubleshoot, calibrate, and maintain a wide range of instrumentation and electrical equipment, including transmitters, control valves, PLCs, motor controls and low voltage systems.

- Perform loop checks, wiring terminations, and signal testing to ensure proper function of process control systems.

- Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and equipment manuals to perform installation, maintenance and repairs.

- Support facility operations during startup and shutdowns, and process changes by ensuring instrumentation and controls are functioning correctly.

- Use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, meggers, HART communicators to identify faults and verify performance.

- Maintain accurate records of work performed, including calibrations to ensure compliance with facility quality assurance plan.

- Ability to work 10 to 12-hour shift, weekends, and nights occasionally.

- Physical Demands:

- Performing repetitive tasks with precision

- Standing, Stooping, Climbing ladders

- Light lifting (occasional lifting of 25 lbs. or less)

- Manual Dexterity

- Mobility within expansive lab facilities