1st Year Instrument Apprentice

Control Tech; Troy (Bradford County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & 401K with company m…

Bonus Incentive Program

Comprehensive Benefit Package

On-the-job training

Employee & Family Assistance Programs

Job summary

Control Tech in Troy, PA is seeking a 1st Year Instrument Apprentice field technician. You will work with Instrument Journeyman and other apprentices to learn testing, calibration, installation, repair and inspection of manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices.

This entry-level role offers on-the-job training, safety-focused environment, on-call duties, and a benefits package, with opportunities to grow toward a skilled trades career in oil and gas.

Qualifications

• Registered Apprentice preferred.
• High School Diploma.
• First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS.
• Oil and gas experience is an asset.
• Pre-employment drug test required for safety-sensitive roles.
• Criminal background check and clean driving record as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Learns to read and understand P&ID drawings.
• Assists with installing process control and measurement instrumentation.
• Performs mechanical work related to instrument repair and modification.
• Rebuilds control valves and tunes controllers.
• Performs maintenance and calibration on instrumentation; maintains records.
• Uses test equipment to troubleshoot systems.
• Installs and repairs pumps; participates in safety programs.
• Provides on-call support as required.

Skills

P&ID reading

Instrumentation testing

Field calibration

Safety compliance

On-call readiness

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Registered Apprentice preferred

Tools

Pressure test equipment

Calibration tools

Transmitter/Controller knowledge

Job description

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Full Time Employee Troy, PA, US

29 days ago Requisition ID: 1308

Salary Range: $19.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Join our fun and fast-growing Team!

We offer an attractive benefits package, including:

• Being a part of a team of passionate and like-minded professionals!
• Generous paid vacation and flex days
• Competitive pay & 401K with company match
• Bonus Incentive Program
• Comprehensive Benefit Package including low-cost Industry-Leading PPO and HSA Plans, Medical (with No-cost, single-insured option!), Dental/Vision, Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D
• Commitment to growth and development of our employees: On-the-job training and mentorship from industry-leading professionals.
• Employee & Family Assistance Programs
• And so much more; come see for yourself!

Job Brief:

The 1st Year Instrument Apprentice field technician will work with and learn from Instrument Journeyman and other apprentices. The Apprentice will be shown practical skills and learn to test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Learns to read and understand P&ID drawings.
• Assists with Installing process control and measurement instrumentation on existing and new field equipment and processes (transmitters, controllers, analyzers, control valves, etc.).
• Performs mechanical work associated with instrument repair and modification; removes and installs small piping and tubing.
• Rebuilds control valves and tune controllers.
• Performs preventative maintenance on instrumentation (calibration, replacement and tests as required); maintains field instrument records and standards.
• Uses pressure and/or electrical test equipment to troubleshoot systems.
• Installs and repairs chemical pumps.
• Participates/complies with company safety programs & company policies.
• Provides on-call support as required.
• Other duties as required.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Registered Apprentice, preferred.
• High School Diploma
• Standard First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS.
• Experience in oil and gas is an asset.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles).
• Completion of a criminal background check, with results assessed based on relevance to the position.
• Verification of a clean driving record, as defined by Control Tech’s standards (e.g., no major violations, no more than 3 infractions in the past 5 years).