Field Project Instrumentation Technician

Advantage Technical; Conowingo Village (MD); On-site; USD 143,270,000 - 157,046,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Per diem provided

Travel assistance available

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Field Project Instrumentation Technician to support a power generation facility in Conowingo, MD. The role centers on instrumentation and controls, with hands-on calibration, testing, and maintenance of critical plant instruments.

You will inspect, troubleshoot, install, calibrate, and repair pressure, temperature, flow, and process instruments; read P&IDs and instrument drawings; and follow site safety procedures. Per diem and travel assistance may apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in power plant instrumentation is required.
• Ability to calibrate, troubleshoot, install, and maintain instrumentation.
• Ability to read P&IDs and instrument drawings.

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

Instrument calibration

Troubleshooting

Reading P&IDs

Field instrumentation

Safety compliance

Tools

Calibration equipment

Test instruments

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.

The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.

About Us

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