Industrial Instrument Technician: Calibration & Control Systems

Austinindl; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking an Instrument Technician for an on-site role in Freeport, TX. You will install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and instrument devices, reading schematics and P&IDs while supporting PLCs and HMIs.

The position requires 4 years of journeyman experience and relevant certifications. The role includes building control panels, instrument installation, conduit practices, and loop checks.

Qualifications

• Education – no minimum education requirements.
• Experience – 4 years of Journeyman level experience.
• Certification/License – NCCER, TDLR, a valid Driver’s License
• Physical, Mental & Environmental Requirements – varies, safety-focused, able to work in industrial environments.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Installation Experience: Ability to build Control Panels from scratch; Instrument installation and mounting; Tubing and impulse line installation; Junction box terminations; Basic conduit installation practices.
• Technical Drawings: Reading and interpreting P&IDs; Loop diagrams; Electrical schematics and wiring diagrams; Tracing signal paths and understanding control loop functions.
• Instrumentation: Calibration of pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments; Control valve maintenance and troubleshooting; Instrument loop checks and signal verification.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnosing instrument and control system failures; Identifying wiring and electrical issues; Verifying sensor outputs and determining root causes; Distinguishing between electrical, mechanical, and process-related problems.
• Control Systems: Basic PLC knowledge; Process control loop fundamentals; HMI operation and navigation.

Skills

AC/DC fundamentals

Ohm's Law

Multimeter use

Loop checks

Motor controls

VFDs

PLC basics

HMI operation

Tools

NCCER Inst Tech Certified

State Electrical License

Driver's License

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking an Instrument Technician for an on-site role in Freeport, TX. You will install, calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and instrument devices, reading schematics and P&IDs while supporting PLCs and HMIs.

The position requires 4 years of journeyman experience and relevant certifications. The role includes building control panels, instrument installation, conduit practices, and loop checks.