Industrial Controls & Instrumentation Technician

Clean Harbors; Aragonite (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Grantsville, UT is seeking an Instrumentation/Electrical Technician to diagnose instrument and control issues, calibrate sensors, and maintain electrical systems on a four‑day day shift. You’ll install control systems, run cabling and MCCs, service motors and lighting, and log maintenance actions to keep operations safe and compliant.

The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting, formal instrumentation/electrical training, and readiness for rotating shifts with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5+ years in oil, refinery, chemical, or steel mill settings preferred.
• Formal training or a degree in instrumentation and/or electrical preferred.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills, including diagnosing mechanical issues.
• Willingness to work a rotating shift and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot instrument and control issues to root cause.
• Perform preventive maintenance and instrument calibrations.
• Create and maintain logs and records.
• Install new control systems and related power wiring.
• Install cabling, power distribution systems, and MCCs (Motor Control Centers).
• Service and replace motors and lighting.
• Perform general electrical maintenance across the facility.
• Take on additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Willingness to rotate shift

Oil/refinery/chemical/steel mill exp.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Instrumentation/Electrical training or degree (preferred)

Tools

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Job description

What your day looks likeStart your 4-day, daytime schedule with a safety huddle, then move into hands-on diagnostics and tuning of instruments across our site. You’ll verify loops, perform calibrations, and make PLC logic updates to keep operations stable and compliant. Midday may find you pulling and terminating control/power wiring, checking MCCs, and documenting your work. You’ll wrap with preventive maintenance, logging results, and partnering with Electrical and Maintenance to plan the next improvements.Why you’ll thrive hereFour-day workweek on day shiftCompany vanpool/shuttle available: Grantsville, Tooele, Magna, Salt Lake City (near Sutherlands on Redwood Road)Hands-on exposure to a wide range of industrial controls and equipmentStrong technical growth and a stable, essential industryScheduled wage increasesSafety-first culture—our top priority, every day of the yearComprehensive health benefits after 30 days401(k) with company matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan—own a piece of the companyGenerous PTO, company-paid training, and tuition reimbursementSupportive, positive, and safe work environmentClear pathways for advancement at every career stageWhat you’ll doChampion safe work practices, policies, and procedures at all timesTroubleshoot instrument and control issues to root causeExecute preventive maintenance and perform instrument calibrationsCreate and maintain accurate logs and recordsInstall new control systems and related power wiringInstall cabling, power distribution systems, and motor control centers (MCCs)Service and replace motors and lightingPerform general electrical maintenance across the facilityTake on additional tasks as assignedWhat you bringHigh school diploma or equivalent3–5+ years in oil, refinery, chemical, or steel mill settings preferredFormal training or a degree in instrumentation and/or electrical preferredDemonstrated troubleshooting skills, including diagnosing mechanical issuesWillingness to work a rotating shift and overtime as neededTools and tech you’ll touchProgrammable Logic Controllers (PLC)Electrical systemsInstrumentation devicesControl circuitryHow to applyReady to make an impact? Apply now for an expedited review: Submit your application.Additional informationWe proudly welcome Military & Veteran candidates.We may use AI-based tools to assist parts of the hiring process; final decisions remain with people.We follow pay transparency requirements; compensation reflects role, skills, experience, location, and business needs. Some roles may also offer bonus/incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.LegalClean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.