Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems used in nuclear energy applications. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment by performing routine maintenance and emergency repairs on electrical, instrumentation, and mechanical systems within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Duties:

- Install, maintain, and troubleshoot 120V–480V AC electrical systems

- Wire and troubleshoot motor control circuits (VFDs, contactors, relays, overloads)

- Read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts

- Work with PLCs - wiring I/O and diagnostics

- Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance

Instrumentation Duties:

- Install, calibrate, and maintain transmitters (pressure, flow, level, temperature)

- Configure and troubleshoot HART and 4–20mA analog signal loops

- Maintain and troubleshoot control valves, I/P converters, thermocouples, and RTDs

- Perform loop checks and assist with system commissioning

Maintenance Duties:

- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems

- Support SCADA integration tasks

- Document all work performed Excel, Project Manager

- Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts

Tools and Equipment Used

- Multimeter, clamp meter, megger

- Loop calibrator

- HART communicator

- Hand tools, power tools

- PLC software (Studio 5000, TIA Portal), SCADA interfaces

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

- Associate's degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Industrial Maintenance

- 3+ years of industrial electrical or instrumentation experience

- Familiarity with NEC, ISA standards, NFPA 70

Skills and Competencies

- Strong knowledge of electrical and control system theory

- Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and schematics

- Safety-first mindset with strong troubleshooting skills

- Comfortable working independently or as part of a cross-functional team

Schedule

- Full-time

- May require rotating shifts, on-call duty, or weekend work depending on plant needs

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive hourly pay

- Overtime available

- Health, dental, vision insurance

Salary

$40—$45 USD