About the Role:
As an Instrument Technician, you’ll be a hands-on technical leader supporting industrial facilities by installing, commissioning, calibrating, and troubleshooting critical instrumentation and control systems. This role focuses on keeping complex industrial operations running safely, accurately, and efficiently through expert field service across process, utility, and control environments. You’ll work directly at client sites, applying deep instrumentation and controls knowledge to solve real-world challenges and support system reliability from startup through ongoing maintenance.
About TAI:
TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.
Here’s a glimpse into your day to day:
Install, Program, Troubleshoot, Commission and Calibrate the following types of instrumentation, Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow, Analytical, Pressure Switches, Temperature Switches, Limit Switches and Control Valves, using standard Measurement and Test Equipment Calibration Standards.
Performs installation of impulse tubing to transmitters and associated infrastructure.
Performs calibration of instrumentation necessary for maintaining production equipment, utility, power equipment and other auxiliary measurement systems including Boilers, Chillers, Water Systems, Wastewater Systems, and other types of Industrial Systems.
Complete calibration and service work in accordance with in-house procedures or site procedures
Provide technical support for calibration processes and procedures including creating procedures or job/work plans.
Complete Calibration Certificates and/or approve Certificates.
Allen Bradley RS Logix field exposure/experience.
PLC/HMI Troubleshooting, minor programming, installation of instrumentation and controls, and calibration.
Perform other duties as required.
You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:
High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree or certification from trade school is strongly preferred.
Have a minimum of 3-5 years experience working as an Instrument Tech within related industry, such as Power & Natural Gas, Chemical, Wastewater and Water.
Allen Bradley or RS Logix experience is required, certification is preferred.
Knowledge of servicing and installing I&C equipment within manufacturing or industrial site
Knowledge of performing calibrations of instruments, including but not limited to: flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, radiation counters or detectors.
Knowledge of performing measurements for: analytical, pressure, volumetric flow, mass flow, ultrasonic flow, level, temperature, local controllers, LEL.
Experienced with creating and implementing Monthly Calibration Schedule.
Ability to adhere to client and company directions, policies and standards.
Ability to provide superior customer service
ISA CCST certification is preferred, but not required.
Must be able to pass a background check to work on a government facility and drug screening.
Must be comfortable supporting clients within Maryland, PA, and N. Virginia region.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
The person in this position needs to frequently move about client’s facilities and offices to access equipment and complete tasks.
Consistently operate instrumentation standards, computers, calculator, copy machine, printer and other devices to efficiently complete tasks.
Consistently ascend and descend portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding and other equipment used to reach equipment at various levels of height some of which maybe in excess of 25 feet in a safe manner.
Must be able to ascend and descend a large quantity of stairways at any given time.
Frequently move tools and equipment weighing up to 50lbs across client facilities as needed to complete tasks.
Occasionally lift and move equipment in excess of 100lbs in a safe manner.
Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions as needed.
Hours:
Compensation and Benefits:
Pay: $32.50 - 55 hourly (depending on experience)
Annual Profit Sharing Bonus (variable)
PTO and Paid Holidays
Health Benefits: Employee through family level coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurances. Company funded life and long-term disability insurances. Short Term Disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, and supplemental life insurances (employee – family) are also available!
401(k)with employer match
Other Offerings:
The opportunity to make a real impact on a variety of industry-leading projects.
The ability to balance your work and family activities.
Flexible work schedule
Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values creativity and innovation.
A chance to learn and grow alongside some of the brightest minds in engineering.
Professional Development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Association Membership Reimbursements.
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TAI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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