Field Project Instrumentation Technician

Pro Staff; Conowingo Village (MD); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pet insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Per diem provided

Travel assistance

People Perks Program

Job summary

Pro Staff is seeking a Field Project Instrumentation Technician to support a power generation facility in Conowingo, MD. The role offers competitive pay, per diem, and travel assistance with hands-on work on critical plant instrumentation and control systems.

You will perform inspections, calibrations, and maintenance on pressure/temperature/flow instruments, read P&IDs, and ensure safety in an active power plant environment.

Qualifications

• Previous power plant instrumentation experience required.
• Experience in Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) or industrial instrumentation.
• Strong skills in calibration, troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance.
• Ability to work with pressure, temperature, flow, and process control systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and instrumentation drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and project success.

Responsibilities

• Perform instrumentation inspections, testing, calibration, and adjustments.
• Troubleshoot and maintain plant instrumentation and control devices.
• Install, calibrate, and repair pressure, temperature, flow, and process instruments.
• Test alarms and verify proper operation of control systems.
• Inspect gauges, transmitters, switches, and field instrumentation.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Document calibration results, maintenance activities, and repairs.
• Support corrective maintenance and plant reliability initiatives.
• Follow all site safety procedures while working in an active power plant environment.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

I&C familiarity

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs

Safety compliance

Job description

Now Hiring: Field Project Instrumentation Technician

Location: Conowingo, MD
Pay Rate: $50.00-$55.00/hour
Schedule: 40 hours per week

Looking for your next power plant project? Join a team of skilled Instrumentation & Controls professionals supporting a power generation facility. This opportunity offers competitive pay, per diem, travel assistance, and hands‑on work with critical plant instrumentation and control systems.

Job Duties

• Perform instrumentation inspections, testing, calibration, and adjustments
• Troubleshoot and maintain plant instrumentation and control devices
• Install, calibrate, and repair pressure, temperature, flow, and process instruments
• Test alarms and verify proper operation of control systems
• Inspect gauges, transmitters, switches, and field instrumentation
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, schematics, and technical documentation
• Document calibration results, maintenance activities, and repairs
• Support corrective maintenance and plant reliability initiatives
• Follow all site safety procedures while working in an active power plant environment

Requirements

• Previous power plant instrumentation experience required
• Experience in Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) or industrial instrumentation
• Strong skills in calibration, troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance
• Ability to work with pressure, temperature, flow, and process control systems
• Ability to read P&IDs, schematics, and instrumentation drawings
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a project team
• Commitment to safety, quality, and project success

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance
• Per diem provided
• Travel assistance available

If you're an experienced Instrumentation Technician ready to put your power plant and I&C expertise to work on a rewarding project, this is the opportunity for you.