Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Amentum company; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Technician V for our Groton, CT site. The role focuses on calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of production equipment, with emphasis on safety and regulatory compliance.

You will use DeltaV, AMS, and Valve Link to commission and service control systems, while maintaining records in CMMS and ensuring GMP adherence. A strong mechanical and electrical background is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Six years of instrumentation & controls technician experience in industrial/pharma/chemical environments.
• Knowledge of industrial boiler operation and steam turbine operation.
• Ability to obtain security access badge and U.S. work authorization (citizenship or permanent resident).
• Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and alternate schedules.

Responsibilities

• Respond to work orders, troubleshoot, and provide calibration service on production equipment.
• Communicate effectively with site management and end users.
• Identify and correct safety-related issues; perform equipment evaluations.
• Maintain and calibrate instrumentation for Water Discharge; monitor emissions and water treatment equipment.
• Use CMMS to track, schedule, calibrate, and maintain records.
• Comply with GMP; develop and monitor work assignments for technicians.

Skills

Calibration

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical skills

Mechanical skills

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

Associate Degree or Technical School Certificate in Instrumentation/Electronics

Tools

DeltaV

AMS

Valve Link

CMMS

Job description

Do you envision a workplace where every team member works together to create an amazing workplace experience? Do you want to be part of a dedicated group of professionals who consistently deliver excellence to reach our common goal of a best in class working environment? If you have a positive can-do attitude and a drive for success, Amentum is looking for you! We are seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Tech V team member for our client site in Groton, CT. The successful candidate will have outstanding calibration and maintenance skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best in class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction.

Typical work schedule is 5 8-hour days M-F, days and hours vary based on business demand.

As the Instrumentation & Controls Technician, your daily duties for this role will include

• Acting as the subject-matter expert in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing calibration service on the production equipment.
• Effectively communicating with the site management team and the end user.
• Identifying and correcting any safety-related issues.
• Performing independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.
• Performing General Maintenance of equipment.
• Utilizing software such as DeltaV, AMS, and Valve link to commission and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintaining and calibrating all instrumentation associated with Water Discharge.
• Maintaining and repairing emissions monitoring and water treatment equipment to ensure all state and federal regulations are met.
• Utilizing strong mechanical and electrical skills to complete assignments.
• Operating various measuring, diagnostic, and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operating a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Utilizing CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track, schedule, calibrate, and maintain records for process equipment.
• Complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Analyzing and resolving work problems or assisting workers in solving work problems.
• Developing and monitoring work assignments for other technicians and coaches.
• Responding and providing service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Creating and modifying site operation procedures for equipment and recommending measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Providing regular reports to senior management regarding throughput, performance, issues, and projects.
• Performing other duties as assigned by Management or Lead.

As the Instrumentation & Controls Technician, you will be expected to

• Work in a team environment with a one team mentality; be friendly, respectful, empathetic, and professional to teammates and clients.
• Value and respect employee authenticity and demonstrate cultural awareness to create a memorable experience and a respectful workplace.
• Balance workload and multiple tasks while focusing on attention to detail and prioritizing assignments.
• Take initiative to resolve issues that arise and solve problems independently; shift priorities as needed or requested by management and remain flexible.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Six years of experience as an instrumentation and controls technician role including operating and maintaining steam driven turbines for power generation in a pharmaceutical, chemical, industrial, or related laboratory environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Industrial Boiler Operation inclusive of any pressure, temperature, and flow monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of Steam Turbine Operation working speeds, pressures, and safety protocols with steam driven turbines in a power plant/distribution center.
• Knowledge of Gas Turbine Operations.
• Knowledge of interrelationship between digital controls systems and field instrumentation.
• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of remotely operating valve inclusive of actuator, positioner, and valve itself.
• Ability to maintain monitoring equipment associated with ancillary systems.
• Understanding of process automation and integrated relationship with automated steam and water systems.
• Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
• Ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.
• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.

Some physical/special requirements include

• Regularly lift to 50 lbs
• Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding
• Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, wrist movement
• Walk or ride bicycle extensively throughout the plant during shift
• Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditionsAbility to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding
• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Technical School Certificate for Instrumentation and/or Electronics.
• ISA level 1 Certification.
• Experience with digital controls systems, PLCs, etc.
• CT E2 or higher license.
• Experience working with Reliability Engineers to determine Root Cause Failure Analysis and discuss vibration findings.
• Hands-on experience with the operation, repair and maintenance of Honeywell, Siemens, and Delta-V control equipment devices.
• Experience working in semiconductor facilities or chemical or pharmaceutical production or research faculties.
• Experience in calibration and repair on instrument transmitters including Pressure, Pressure Differential, Vacuum, Temperature, RH, CO2, Speed, Flow, and Level.

Compensation Details

34.00-38.00

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting

10/15/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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