Instrumentation & Control Technician - Calibration & PLC/DCS

Placements24; Willows (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with overtime

Medical & retirement benefits

Structured training

Diverse instrumentation exposure

Stable work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Instrumentation and Control Technician for our client in California. The role focuses on calibration, maintenance, and repair of process instruments across a busy industrial facility, ensuring high uptime and accurate control.

You will install and calibrate transmitters, sensors, controllers, and analyzers, troubleshoot issues, and document maintenance activities. A diploma or trade qualification and 5+ years of hands-on experience are expected.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or relevant trade qualification in Instrumentation or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on Instrumentation Technician experience in industrial settings.
• Proficient with various instruments (pressure, temperature, flow, level) and calibration equipment.

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, maintain and repair process instruments including transmitters, sensors, controllers and analyzers.
• Troubleshoot faults in instrumentation and control systems and implement repair strategies.
• Inspect and test safety-critical instrumentation for reliability and compliance.
• Work with PLCs and DCS systems, including basic troubleshooting and configuration.
• Maintain records of maintenance, calibration results, and equipment performance.
• Collaborate with engineers and operators to improve instrumentation and control strategies.

Skills

Instrumentation

Control engineering

Diagnostics

Education

National Diploma or relevant trade qualification in Instrumentation or related field

Tools

PLCs

DCS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Instrumentation and Control Technician for our client in California. The role focuses on calibration, maintenance, and repair of process instruments across a busy industrial facility, ensuring high uptime and accurate control.

You will install and calibrate transmitters, sensors, controllers, and analyzers, troubleshoot issues, and document maintenance activities. A diploma or trade qualification and 5+ years of hands-on experience are expected.