Instrumentation & Control Panel Technician

Dexterra Group; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CMI Management LLC in Beltsville, MD seeks an Instrumentation & Control Panel Technician to operate and maintain HVAC, boiler plant, water/wastewater, and building automation systems at the customer site. The role includes panel assembly, testing, and fault diagnosis to ensure safe, compliant operation.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (Associates preferred) and experience with PLCs/SCADA, able to pass a background check, and ready to work in varied industrial environments.

Qualifications

• Teamwork and collaborative problem solving.
• Results-oriented with strong attention to operational efficiency.
• Accountability for safety and quality in maintenance tasks.
• Solid understanding of process operations and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Mount components, route wires neatly, and assemble industrial control panels and enclosures according to engineering schematics.
• Test instruments, meters, and gauges to ensure high-accuracy performance and regulatory compliance.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialized software.
• Install, repair, and maintain hardware and software for PLCs and SCADA networks.
• Modify and update electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and testing logs to reflect system changes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Results orientation

Accountability

Operational thinking

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree in electronics/instrumentation

Job description

Company Description

CMI Management LLC is headquartered in Alexandria, VA and is a proven provider of efficient business, technology and facilities management solutions designed to help government and commercial clients reduce operational costs, operate at optimum performance and access the information needed for daily and long-term productivity. CMI has been in business for over 30 years and is well established in the federal contracting arena. Please visit www.cmimgmt.com to learn more about our company!

Job Description

The Instrumentation & Control Panel Technician operates and maintains systems such as HVAC systems, boiler plant systems, water and wastewater systems, building automation systems, electrical substations control systems, emergency power systems (generators and automatic transfer stations) at the CMI customer site in Beltsville, MD.

Key Job Functions

• Mount components, route wires neatly, and assemble industrial control panels and enclosures according to engineering schematics.
• Test instruments, meters, and gauges (pressure, temperature, flow, level) to ensure high-accuracy performance and regulatory compliance.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialized software.
• Install, repair, and maintain hardware and software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and SCADA networks.
• Modify and update electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and testing logs to reflect system changes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; an Associate's Degree in electronics, instrumentation, or a related trade is highly preferred.
• Must have knowledge of electrical control systems and be able to troubleshoot and repair control panels.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of systems’ automatic/manual operations.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of instrumentation and control systems operations and maintenance.
• Systems to be operated/maintained include but are not limited to HVAC systems, boiler plant systems, water and wastewater systems, building automation systems, electrical substations control systems, emergency power systems (generators and automatic transfer stations).
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy components (50–100 lbs), climb, and work in varying industrial or outdoor environments.
• Must be able to fluently read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to pass a government background check.

Competencies for Success

• Teamwork
• Results orientation/operational excellence
• Holding self and others accountable
• Operational business thinking

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CMI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.