Industrial Instrument Technician: PLC & Controls (On-Site)

Austin Industries, Inc.; Freeport, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking an Instrument Technician for on-site work in Freeport, TX. The role requires installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems in industrial environments.

You will read P&IDs, wire electrical panels, and manage PLC-enabled processes, with emphasis on safety and reliability. Qualified candidates have at least four years as a journeyman, NCCER/TDLR credentials, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 4 years Journeyman level experience.
• NCCER, TDLR certifications required.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Able to pass background checks and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Install and calibrate electrical, control, indicating, and measuring instrument devices.
• Build and mount control panels from scratch.
• Perform instrument installation, tubing, and wiring tasks.
• Troubleshoot instrument and control systems and read schematics/PDIs.

Skills

Electrical

Instrumentation

Reading P&IDs

PLC knowledge

Education

NCCER certification

TDLR license

Tools

VFDs

Motor controls

Electrical testing instruments

Job description

Austin Industrial is seeking an Instrument Technician for on-site work in Freeport, TX. The role requires installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining instrumentation and control systems in industrial environments.

You will read P&IDs, wire electrical panels, and manage PLC-enabled processes, with emphasis on safety and reliability. Qualified candidates have at least four years as a journeyman, NCCER/TDLR credentials, and a valid driver’s license.