Instrumentation and Controls (I&C) Technician

VAVCO LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Retirement savings options

Paid time off

Job summary

Vavco, LLC is seeking an experienced Instrument and Control technician to support client needs by programming, installing, and troubleshooting I&C components on natural gas and oil facilities. Travel to customer facilities is required, with a focus on safe field operations.

The role covers installation, testing, and calibration of instrumentation, configuration of transmitters, analyzers, and control valves, and participation in startup and commissioning activities for industrial facilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Technology, Automation Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience with natural gas, midstream, oil & gas, power generation, water treatment, or industrial processing facilities.
• Familiarity with pressure, temperature, level, flow, and analytical instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain process instrumentation and controls systems.
• Program, configure, and commission instrumentation devices including transmitters and flow meters.
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and operational testing of industrial process facilities.
• Perform loop checks, instrument verification, and functional testing of control systems.
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, and control narratives.

Skills

Industrial instrumentation

Process control

Electrical fundamentals

P&IDs understanding

PLC/SCADA knowledge

Field installation

Education

Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Ignition

Wonderware

RedLion Crimson

FactoryTalkView Studio

C-More

Job description

This position is for an experienced Instrument and Control technician to support company and client needs. The job will consist of programming, installing, and troubleshooting I&C components on natural gas and oil facilities. This role will require travel to customer facilities.

Primary responsibilities:

• Install, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain process instrumentation and controls systems
• Program, configure, and commission instrumentation devices including transmitters, analyzers, flow meters, pressure devices, temperature devices, and control valves
• Assist with startup, commissioning, and operational testing of industrial process facilities
• Perform loop checks, instrument verification, and functional testing of control systems
• Conduct Process Control Programming (PID Loop, Ramp, scale, etc.)
• Install and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, SCADA, and communication network components
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, wiring diagrams, control narratives, and equipment specifications
• Document field activities, testing results, calibration records, and commissioning reports
• Work closely with engineers, project managers, operators, and construction personnel to support project execution and facility operations
• 3+ years of experience working with industrial instrumentation and control systems
• Associate degree in Instrumentation Technology, Electrical Technology, Automation Technology, or related field preferred
• Experience in natural gas, midstream, oil & gas, power generation, water treatment, or industrial processing facilities
• Experience installing, calibrating, and troubleshooting process instrumentation
• Familiarity with pressure, temperature, level, flow, and analytical instrumentation
• Working knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, and industrial communication protocols
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical drawings, loop drawings, and control system documentation
• Understanding of electrical fundamentals, control circuits, and instrumentation wiring practices
• Familiarity with hazardous area classifications and industrial safety requirements
• Ability to work independently in field environments while maintaining a high level of safety and professionalism

Preferred experience:

• Experience with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition, Wonderware, or similar control platforms
• Experience with RedLion Crimson 3.0 and Crimson 3.1, FactoryTalkView Studio, and C-More
• In-depth knowledge of communications protocols such as TCP/IP, Modbus (Serial and over TCP/IP), and HART
• Experience with multiple flow computers
• Experience with Remote Systems and Modems

Vavco, LLC is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and success of our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package. This includes competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, retirement savings options, paid time off, professional development opportunities, and additional perks designed to promote work-life balance and long-term satisfaction.