Instrumentation Technician

Job ID
133160
Job Type
Direct Hire
Industry
Defense
Pay Rate
$34.67 - $57.54 an hour
Location
Mountain Pass, California, United States

Talascend is currently seeking an Instrumentation Technician for a direct hire opportunity with our client in Mountain Pass, California.

Overview

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for installing, repairing, calibrating, and maintaining all instrumentation equipment with demonstrated proficiency with electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform examinations of work areas and monitor compliance with MSHA regulations and company policies.
  • Install and wire instrumentation such as pH probes, level transmitters, flow meters, and other instruments.
  • Diagnose, isolate, and repair low voltage electrical, electronic, and instrumentation malfunctions to include the replacement and adjustment of components, integral units, motors, controls, standard devices.
  • Troubleshoot repair and maintain low voltage (0 VAC/VDC – 51 VAC/VDC).
  • Troubleshoot, repair, and PM/calibration of a wide range of instrumentation (temp, flow, proximity, pressure, valves, gas sensors, pH, etc.).

Qualifications

  • Associate degree or other certification as an Instrumentation Technician or equivalent.
  • 3+ years of experience in a chemical plant, heavy industrial or mine.

Requirements

  • Experience with DCS and PLC control systems.
  • Experience with reliability-based maintenance.
  • Ability to troubleshoot PLC programs, simulate signals, calibrate instruments.
  • Ability to work in teams with strong collaboration skills.
  • Good verbal and written skills.
  • Attention to detail and ability to learn new duties.
  • Ability to complete a task with minimal supervision.
  • A valid Driver’s License required to drive company vehicles on and off property.

#ind

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Drug Screen may be required.

Apply Now

We will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to Federal, State and Local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Talascend is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply. To find out more visit California Fair Chance Act.

Pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. Talascend also offers a variety of benefits including: health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates.

Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Start a new job search