Field Instrumentation Commissioning Technician

Kent; Ingleside (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent is seeking an Instrumentation Commissioning Technician for an energy project in Ingleside, Texas. The role involves testing, calibration, startup, and turnover of instrumentation and control systems, working closely with Construction, Engineering, Operations, and vendors.

Responsibilities include loop checks, device testing, and documentation, with on-site coordination across multiple disciplines. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial instrumentation and can work rotating shifts in

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of industrial instrumentation experience including commissioning.
• Proficient reading of P&IDs, loop diagrams, and vendor manuals.
• Knowledge of hazardous-area practices, LOTO, and OSHA safety expectations.
• Must satisfy site access, background screening, and fit-for-duty requirements.
• Able to work outdoors and rotate shifts as project requires.

Responsibilities

• Execute pre-commissioning and commissioning activities per approved procedures, drawings, and system priorities.
• Perform walkdowns and verify installation for transmitters, switches, analyzers, valves, and other devices.
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow, and other field instruments using appropriate test equipment.
• Conduct point-to-point, loop, and functional testing from field devices to control systems.
• Coordinate with construction, operations, vendors during testing and handover to Operations.

Skills

Instrument calibration

Troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs

HART knowledge

Safety awareness

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

NCCER credential / instrumentation credential

Tools

DCS

PLC

SIS/ESD

Job description

Kent is seeking an Instrumentation Commissioning Technician for an energy project in Ingleside, Texas. The role involves testing, calibration, startup, and turnover of instrumentation and control systems, working closely with Construction, Engineering, Operations, and vendors.

Responsibilities include loop checks, device testing, and documentation, with on-site coordination across multiple disciplines. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in industrial instrumentation and can work rotating shifts in