3rd-Year Field Instrument Technician Apprentice

Control Tech

City of Troy (NY)

On-site

USD 37,000 - 41,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance (PPO/HSA)

Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

AD&D

Vacation and flex days

On-the-job training

Employee & Family Assistance

Job summary

Control Tech in Troy, PA, is seeking a 3rd Year Instrument Apprentice field technician to learn from Journeyman and advance skills in testing, calibration, installation and inspection of manufacturing instrumentation.

You will read P&ID drawings, assist with installing transmitters, controllers, analysers, and valves; perform maintenance, calibration and record-keeping; participate in safety programs and on-call support.

Qualifications

Registered Apprentice preferred.
High School Diploma required.
First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS.
Oil and gas experience is an asset.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol test required for safety-sensitive roles.
Criminal background check required; results assessed for relevance.
Clean driving record per company standards (no major violations; ≤3 infractions in 5 years).

Responsibilities

Reads and understands P&ID drawings.
Assists with installing process instrumentation (transmitters, controllers, analyzers, valves).
Performs mechanical work for instrument repair and modification; handles small piping/tubing.
Rebuilds control valves and tunes controllers.
Performs calibration and maintenance; keeps records of field instruments.
Uses test equipment to troubleshoot systems.
Installs and repairs chemical pumps.
Participates in safety programs and company policies.
On-call support as required.
Other duties as assigned.