Field Instrumentation Technician: Install, Calibrate

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking a skilled instrumentation professional to support industrial and field service teams. You will install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation systems across diverse project environments, ensuring safety, accuracy, and reliability while minimizing downtime.

The role requires 3+ years in instrumentation, a technical degree or related certification, and proficiency with HART tools. A valid driver's license and travel to sites are needed.

Qualifications

• :// 3+ years of industrial instrumentation experience preferred.
• Technical degree or certification in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, Automation, or a related field preferred.
• Proficiency using HART communicators and instrument calibration tools.
• Strong understanding of analog signals (4-20mA), discrete I/O systems, and process instrumentation.
• Experience calibrating, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining instrumentation systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and P&IDs.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation systems and equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
• Utilize HART communicators and diagnostic tools to configure, test, and verify instrument performance.
• Troubleshoot analog (4-20mA) and discrete wiring circuits, control loops, and communication systems.
• Conduct loop checks, functional testing, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Diagnose instrumentation failures and implement effective corrective actions.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Support routine maintenance, turnarounds, outages, shutdowns, and project work.
• Maintain calibration records, inspection reports, and maintenance documentation.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to resolve instrumentation-related issues.
• Work independently while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

HART tools

Analog 4-20mA

Electrical troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Travel-ready

Education

Technical degree or certification in Instrumentation/Electrical Technology/Automation

Tools

HART communicators

Calibration tools

Job description

Knobelsdorff (KE) is seeking a skilled instrumentation professional to support industrial and field service teams. You will install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain instrumentation systems across diverse project environments, ensuring safety, accuracy, and reliability while minimizing downtime.

The role requires 3+ years in instrumentation, a technical degree or related certification, and proficiency with HART tools. A valid driver's license and travel to sites are needed.