I&C Technician

International Search Consultants; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,104 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family environment

Company vehicle

Per diem

Full benefits

Job summary

International Search Consultants is partnering with an established Instrumentation & Controls Services company to identify an I&C Technician. The Instrumentation & Controls (I/C) Technician is responsible for installing, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation and control systems to support safe, precise, and reliable process operations.

A unique opportunity for an experienced tech to thrive on a collaborative team in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in instrumentation and controls, including calibration, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills; experience with control valves and system testing.
• Ability to read P&IDs and schematics; working knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, RTU, and VFD systems.
• Experience with compliance, documentation, and supporting startups, outages, and emergency response.
• Strong communication skills and tool/equipment maintenance ability.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems, including loop checks and diagnostics.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical documentation; support PLC, DCS, SCADA, RTU, and VFD systems.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Support commissioning, startups, outages, and emergency response while maintaining tools and equipment.

Skills

Instrumentation & Controls

P&ID reading

PLC Systems

DCS Systems

SCADA Systems

RTU Systems

VFD Systems

Troubleshooting

Read Schematics

Travel readiness

Documentation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ISC’s team of Executive Recruiters is partnering with an established and growing Instrumentation & Controls Services company to identify an I&C Technician.

The Instrumentation & Controls (I/C) Technician is responsible for installing, calibrating, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial instrumentation and control systems to support safe, precise, and reliable process operations.

A unique opportunity for an experienced tech to thrive on a collaborative team in a high-growth environment.

I&C TechQualifications:

• 5+ years of instrumentation and controls experience, including calibration, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills; experience with control valves and system testing
• Ability to read P&IDs and schematics; working knowledge of PLC, DCS, SCADA, RTU, and VFD systems
• Experience with compliance, documentation, and supporting startups, outages, and emergency response
• Strong communication skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and ability to maintain tools and equipment
• Willing to travel 90–100% and work in industrial environments; must pass a drug test and obtain a passport/TWIC card
• Collaborative, professional, independent, self-driven, motivated, proactive
• Willing to learn & teach; knows how to search for answers or will ask
• Certifications and/or Training a plus

I&C Tech– our client offers:

• Family environment, collaborative, and friendly company culture with very low turnover
• Well-established, innovative, and stable company with lots of room for growth!
• $40-45 per hour plus OT – company credit card, company vehicle, per diem, full benefits

I&C TechResponsibilities:

• Install, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems, including loop checks, testing, diagnostics, and control valve support
• Read and interpret P&IDs, schematics, and technical documentation; support PLC, DCS, SCADA, RTU, and VFD systems
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with safety and regulatory standards
• Support commissioning, startups, outages, and emergency response while maintaining tools, equipment, and professional communication with customers and teams