Instrument Tech: Calibration, Testing & Control Valves

Cascade Process Controls; Floresville (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Overtime opportunities

Career stability

Job summary

Cascade Process Constrols in Texas is hiring skilled Instrument Technicians to support operations across San Antonio and Odessa. You will calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain field instruments and control valves used in industrial environments, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

The role requires hands-on experience with calibration tools, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrumentation datasheets, with travel between sites and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience as an Instrument Technician in an industrial environment (oil & gas, chemical, manufacturing, or similar).
• Strong hands-on experience with instrument calibration and testing.
• Proficiency working with field instruments and control valves.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with calibration tools, HART communicators, and test equipment; ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documentation.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel between job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, testing, inspection, and maintenance of field instrumentation including pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot control valves, safety valves, transmitters, and actuators.
• Install, maintain, and repair pneumatic, electronic, and digital instrumentation systems.
• Diagnose instrument loop issues and verify loop checks during commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and instrument datasheets.
• Perform functional testing and documentation of calibration results in accordance with company and regulatory standards.
• Troubleshoot control system issues and work closely with operations and engineering teams.
• Ensure all work complies with safety regulations, company procedures, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, calibration, and testing activities.
• Support shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency repairs as required.

Skills

Instrument calibration

Troubleshooting

Field instrumentation

Control valves

Reading P&IDs

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HART communicators

Test equipment

Job description

Cascade Process Constrols in Texas is hiring skilled Instrument Technicians to support operations across San Antonio and Odessa. You will calibrate, test, troubleshoot, and maintain field instruments and control valves used in industrial environments, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

The role requires hands-on experience with calibration tools, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and instrumentation datasheets, with travel between sites and a commitment to safety and quality workmanship.