Industrial Instrument & Controls Technician

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to troubleshoot, calibrate, repair and install control systems for utilities and industrial infrastructure.

The role involves reading diagrams, calibrating equipment to NIST standards, and participating in system upgrades, with on‑site responsibilities and potential for lead work on projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of maintenance/repair on microprocessor-based pneumatic/electronic instrumentation and control systems.
• Formal training in instrumentation and controls technology or related field.
• Equivalent mix of education and experience accepted.
• Certification requirements: EPA Universal Refrigerant; ability to obtain State-specific operator certifications within one year; color vision and medical clearance.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoots, repairs, calibrates, and installs control systems and instrumentation.
• Reads wiring diagrams, schematics, and specifications for installation and maintenance.
• Tests components with oscilloscope and multimeter; bench-repairs and replaces defective parts.
• Maintains measurement standards traceable to NIST; calibrates instruments accordingly.
• Participates in design and implementation of system changes and upgrades; maintains records.

Job description

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to troubleshoot, calibrate, repair and install control systems for utilities and industrial infrastructure.

The role involves reading diagrams, calibrating equipment to NIST standards, and participating in system upgrades, with on‑site responsibilities and potential for lead work on projects.