Controls Technician — Instrumentation & PLCs

BHE GT&S; Leesburg (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CHAMPION culture

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

BHE GT&S in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Controls Technician 1–3 to install, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems for natural gas processes at the Leesburg Station. The role supports operation, maintenance, and project work across electric and pneumatic devices.

Candidates should have a 2-year degree with experience or 4+ years without a degree; strong diagnostic skills, ability to read wiring diagrams, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to complete required

Qualifications

• Two-year degree plus 2+ years instrumentation, PLCs, and controls experience.
• Or non-degree option with 4+ years hands-on instrumentation and controls experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation control circuits and equipment for natural gas processes.
• Install, calibrate, and test instruments and devices; document calibration data.
• Troubleshoot using laptop, multimeter, device software, and data communication systems.
• Install and calibrate electronic, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical instruments and controls.
• Interpret installation specs and advise in design, programming, and operation of control systems.
• Lead and support contractors to complete installations and modifications.

Skills

Instrumentation

PLCs

Computer systems

Measurement

Controls

Communications

Troubleshooting

Education

Two-year degree

Job description

BHE GT&S in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Controls Technician 1–3 to install, calibrate, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems for natural gas processes at the Leesburg Station. The role supports operation, maintenance, and project work across electric and pneumatic devices.

Candidates should have a 2-year degree with experience or 4+ years without a degree; strong diagnostic skills, ability to read wiring diagrams, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to complete required