Instrument Technician - (Freeport, TX)- Austin Industrial

Austin Careers; Freeport (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Industrial is seeking an Instrument Technician to install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair electrical, controlling, indicating and measuring instruments. You will read manuals and schematics, interpret P&IDs, and support PLC-based control loops.

The role requires 4 years journeyman experience, NCCER-Inst Tech certification, and a valid driver’s license. You will operate in industrial environments with emphasis on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• 4 years of Journeyman level experience.
• NCCER-Inst Tech Certification preferred.
• TDLR license and a valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair instrument devices.
• Read and understand manuals, wiring/instrumentation schematics, testing specs.
• Read P&IDs and loop diagrams; perform instrument installation, calibration, and maintenance.
• Troubleshoot instrument and control system failures; verify sensor outputs; diagnose issues.
• Work with PLCs, basic control systems, and HMIs; ensure safety and productivity.

Skills

Control panel installation

Instrument installation

Tubing installation

Conduit installation

Electrical wiring knowledge

Tools

P&IDs interpretation

Loop diagrams

Electrical schematics

Wiring diagrams tracing

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on November 5, 2026

Locations

• Freeport, TX, USA
• On-site
• Craft
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INSTR035208

Description

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/industrial.

Instrument Technician

Must be able to install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, overhaul and repair electrical, controlling, indicating and measuring instrument devices to ensure specified operating performance using hand tools, testing and calibrating instruments and equipment and precision measuring instruments. Ability to read and understand manuals, wiring or instrumentation schematics and testing specifications. Must be able to troubleshoot electric motors, install wiring to circuits, etc. Must have some knowledge of electrical schematics and PLCs. Other duties may be assigned.

Specific Duties and 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

Electrical Skills

• AC/DC fundamentals
• Ohm's Law and electrical measurements
• Multimeter use
• Loop checks
• Motor controls, including starters, relays, contactors, and VFDs
• Other duties as assigned.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment for this position.

Qualifications Required for this Position:

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

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.

Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.

Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site‑specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness‑for‑duty requirements applicable to the position.

Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Qualifications

Experience

Required

4 years: 4 years of Journeyman level experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

NCCER-Inst Tech Certified State Electrical - App Valid Driver's License Equal Opportunity Employer

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