Instrument Technician

EMCOR Group; Geismar (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Services, LLC is seeking an Instrument Technician to install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair instrument devices used to measure and control temperature, flow, pressure and level in industrial processes. The role requires reading drawings, P&IDs, and flow diagrams, plus safe operation of test equipment.

The candidate should be familiar with NEC/OSHA safety practices, PPE usage, and control loops in pneumatic and electronic systems. Local candidates with TWIC card encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Work from drawings, schematics, diagrams and manuals.
• Familiar with instrument loop drawings, P&IDs and flow diagrams.
• Safely use test equipment to troubleshoot and calibrate instruments.

Responsibilities

• Work independently from drawings and manuals.
• Troubleshoot, test and calibrate temperature, pressure, flow and level transmitters, indicators and controllers.
• Understand pneumatic and electronic instrument control loops.
• Install tubing and fittings for high/low pressure sensing lines and air purges.
• Follow NEC and OSHA safety practices for instrument work.
• Use PPE and safe work procedures for elevated work areas.
• Apply Lockout/Tagout and Hazcom procedures.

Skills

TWIC card

Local to area

Reading drawings

Instrumentation calibration

P&ID knowledge

Safety procedures (LOTO/OSHA)

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

About Us

We are among the premier providers of specialty electrical and instrumentation (E&I) services for the nation’s process industries. Our offerings include high-quality power, control, and process automation services, as well as panel fabrication, renewable energy, and energy retrofit solutions.

Job Summary

Ardent Services, LLC

An Instrument Technician must possess the knowledge and skill to install, calibrate, troubleshoot, test and repair instrument devices used to measure and control temperature, flow, pressure and level in industrial processes.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Work independently from drawings, schematics, diagrams and manuals.
• Familiar with instrument symbols and abbreviations utilized in instrument loop drawings, piping and instrument drawings (PIDS) and flow diagrams.
• Safely use all test equipment required to troubleshoot, test and calibrate temperature, pressure, flow and level transmitters, indicators and controllers.
• Familiar with logic and operational concepts involved in pneumatic and electronic instrument control loops.
• Familiar with the installation of tubing and fittings used in conjunction with high/low pressure sensing lines, air supplies and purges for instrument devices.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices as it pertains to the instrument technician’s scope of work.
• Knowledge of use, limitations and maintenance of all Personal Protective Equipment required for the assigned work.
• Knowledge of hazards and safe work procedures associated with working form elevated work areas and personnel lift equipment.
• Knowledge of hazards and safe work procedures associated with the assigned work including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Emergency Action Plans, Safe Work Permits, Incident Reporting, and Hazcom procedures.

Qualifications

MUST HAVE VALID TWIC CARD

MUST BE LOCAL TO AREA

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Job Locations

US-LA-Geismar | US-LA-Gonzales | US-LA-Denham Springs | US-LA-Baton Rouge

ID

2026-53000

Company

Ardent Services, LLC

Category

Operations Services

Position Type

Full-Time

Location Type

Onsite

Posted Date

4 days ago (10/6/2026 11:18 AM)