Instrumental & Electrical - I/E

PRT Staffing; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Long-term career potential

Stable industrial work environment

Job summary

PRT Staffing is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical Technician for a large industrial facility in Hillsborough County, FL. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing electrical and instrumentation systems that support plant operations.

Qualified candidates have 3+ years in industrial electrical/instrumentation, with PLC/VFD knowledge and strong safety practices. The position offers full-time employment and competitive pay based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years industrial electrical/instrumentation experience.
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and automation systems.
• Experience calibrating and troubleshooting instrumentation devices.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Strong electrical safety and lockout/tagout practices.
• Journeyman license or technical cert is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Calibrate transmitters, flow meters, pressure gauges, temperature devices, and control valves.
• Maintain motors, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, and distribution systems.
• Read schematics, wiring diagrams, and drawings.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Install, test, and commission new systems.
• Support outages and shutdowns.
• Complete maintenance records and work orders.
• Ensure safety and plant standards.

Skills

PLCs & VFDs

Instrumentation

Electrical safety

Schematic reading

Preventive maintenance

Tools

Motor controls

MCCs

Electrical wiring diagrams

Job description

Instrumentation & Electrical (I/E) Technician

Location: Hillsborough County, FL

Employment Type: Full-Time

Pay: DOE

PRT Staffing is seeking an experienced Instrumentation & Electrical (I/E) Technician for a large industrial facility in Hillsborough County, Florida. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, calibrating, and repairing electrical and instrumentation systems that support plant operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and instrumentation equipment.
• Calibrate transmitters, flow meters, pressure gauges, temperature devices, and control valves.
• Maintain motors, motor control centers (MCCs), VFDs, PLCs, and electrical distribution systems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Install, test, and commission new electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Troubleshoot control circuits and process control systems.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with plant standards.
• Complete maintenance records and work orders accurately.
• Support plant outages and shutdown activities as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial electrical and instrumentation experience preferred.
• Knowledge of PLCs, VFDs, motor controls, and industrial automation systems.
• Experience calibrating and troubleshooting instrumentation devices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and control drawings.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Journeyman Electrician license or technical certification is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work at heights.
• Ability to work in industrial environments with heat, noise, dust, and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, and bend for extended periods.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Overtime Opportunities
• Long-Term Career Potential
• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Stable Industrial Work Environment

PRT Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.