Field Technician

Shermco Industries, Inc.; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Shermco Systems Integration is seeking an Instrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair instrumentation and electrical systems for industrial equipment in a safety-focused environment. The role emphasizes hands-on field work, PLCs, control valves, and analytical instruments with opportunities for advancement.

The candidate should have knowledge of automated control systems, PLCs, instrumentation, and electrical construction, with willingness to

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate’s degree in Automation & Controls, instrumentation, or similar technical program preferred.
• Apprentice or Journeyman Electrician license preferred, but not required.
• 2+ years industrial electrical power and controls field experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings.
• Willingness to learn and hands-on, field-based work.
• ISA CCST certification preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in industrial environments.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and understand P&ID’s, loop drawings, installation details, layout drawings and other drawings & documents typically associated with construction packages.
• Complete assigned tasks in accordance with construction project specifications.
• Mechanical and Electrical installation of control panels and instrumentation.
• Install rigid, EMT, PVC coated rigid conduit.
• Service, feeders, and branch circuits.
• Controls, fiber, and network cabling.
• Stainless tubing and instrumentation.
• Field wiring of control panels and instrumentation.
• Installation, calibration, and commissioning of pressure, flow, level, temperature and analytical instruments.
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolution of issues associated with instrumentation, control valves, process controllers, PLC hardware and control systems.
• Assist in repair, testing, and installation of control panels, PLC’s, I/O modules and communications equipment.
• Establish/Maintain behaviors that demonstrate Safety as a Personal Core Value.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and safety requirements and protocols.

Skills

Electrical license

Associate degree

Industrial experience

ISA CCST

Reading drawings

Field instrumentation

Hand tools

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree Automation & Controls

Tools

PLC hardware

Control panels

Instrumentation calibration tools

Job description

Overview

The Company

Since 1974, Shermco has become North America’s largest and fastest growing NETA-accredited electrical testing organization. With Safety encouraged as a personal core value for every employee, our focus is to make sure electrical power systems are functioning properly and safely. Add to that our Professional Engineering Group, Rotating Machinery Division, Renewable Energy Services,Systems Integration Services,and Field Repair and local Repair Service Centers, places Shermco in a position to handle all things electrical. All done with an emphasis on safety and client service, supported throughout every level of the company.If it’s in the electrical power system, Shermco does it.

That’s why we say…One Line. One Company.

The Position

Shermco Systems Integration is seeking anInstrumentation and Electrical (I&E) Technician,which will be responsible for installation,maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and electrical systems, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of industrial equipment.This motivated team playerwould ideallypossess solid knowledge of automated control systems, programmable logic controllers, instrumentation, control valves, and electrical construction in an industrial setting. This position provides vast opportunity for advancement both technically and professionally.

The Opportunity

Join our team of leaders in controls, system integration, electrical construction, and engineering! Due to continued growth, we are seeking safety-focused and experienced teammates with industrial field experience and strong knowledge of industrial control systems. We offer the opportunity to develop and utilize a broad skill set at an accelerated pace. Shermco is an industry-leading turnkey systems integration firm and is an ideal fit for smart, motivated individuals that want to continuously learn, develop, and solve complex problems. Our team works in a dynamic, safety-focused environment where there are no limits on personal or professional growth.

Responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Read, interpret, and understand P&ID’s, loop drawings, installation details, layout drawings and other drawings & documents typically associated with construction packages.

• Completeassignedtasks in accordancewithconstruction project specifications.

• Mechanical and Electrical installation of control panels and instrumentation.

• Rigid, EMT, PVC coated rigid conduit.

• Service, feeders, and branch circuits.

• Controls, fiber, and network cabling.

• Stainless tubing and instrumentation.

• Service equipment, MCC, panelboards

• Field wiring of control panels and instrumentation

• Installation, calibration, and commissioning of pressure, flow, level, temperature and analytical instruments.

• Assistintroubleshooting and resolution of issues associated with instrumentation, control valves, process controllers, PLC hardware and control systems.

• Assist inrepair, testing, and installation of control panels, PLC’s, I/O modules and communications equipment.

• Establish/Maintain behaviors that demonstrate Safety as a Personal Core Value.

• Ensure compliance with Company policies and safety requirements and protocols.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Apprenticeor JourneymanElectricianlicenseispreferredbut not a requirement.

• Two-yearAssociate’s degree in Automation & Controls, Instrumentation, or similar technical program highly preferred.

• 2+years industrial electricalpowerand controlsfieldexperiencepreferred

• Ability to work safely, and an eagerness to contribute to a safety-focused team.

• ISA CCST certification preferred.

• Willingnessto learnandbe hands-on,workingin the field alongside our engineers and field technicians.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings

• Self-motivated individual, ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team environment, flexible and willing to assist in other technical disciplines.

• Exposure to(andfamiliarity with)field instruments, electronic test equipment, control valves, control panels.

• Ability to use basic handand powertools, ladders, manlifts, etc.

• Must be flexible and willing to work out-of-town with regular overnight travel

Other Requirements:

• Strong preference for individuals who are able and willing to demonstrate their personal commitment to Safety.

• Must be able to liftupto 50 pounds, climb ladders, stand for extended periods, drive regularly, with or without reasonable accommodations

• Should be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam when required

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

• All offers are conditioned on acceptable results from a background check and drug and alcohol screening.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and currently have(and be able to maintain)a good driving record.

• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).

• Must be able to fluently read, write, and speak English.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER | DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Shermco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. Shermco is a drug-free workplace.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Pay Range

USD $40.00 - USD $46.00 /Hr.