Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Direct Energy Business; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Energy in Victoria, TX, seeks a skilled technician to maintain instrumentation for boilers, turbines, and auxiliary equipment. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and service control systems while following safety and environmental regulations.

This role requires strong electrical knowledge, PLC/DCS experience, and the ability to read P&IDs and drawings. Expect field work, collaboration with contractors, and opportunities to grow within a dynamic energy company.

Qualifications

• Requires 5 years' experience in electronics, pneumatics, and instrumentation or an associate degree in electrical tech.

Responsibilities

• Identify and follow safety guidelines to protect personnel and equipment.
• Install, calibrate, test, and maintain relays, metering, and control systems for boilers, turbines, generators, and auxiliary equipment.
• Read and interpret P&IDs and control system drawings to locate, diagnose, and repair plant systems.
• Use test equipment to troubleshoot and maintain plant devices.
• Prepare accurate written and electronic records including work orders and calibration sheets.

Skills

Electronics

Pneumatics

Instrumentation

PLC

DCS

Control Systems

Troubleshooting

P&ID Reading

MS Excel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Loop Calibrators

Test Equipment

Job description

NRG Energy in Victoria, TX, seeks a skilled technician to maintain instrumentation for boilers, turbines, and auxiliary equipment. You will troubleshoot, calibrate, and service control systems while following safety and environmental regulations.

This role requires strong electrical knowledge, PLC/DCS experience, and the ability to read P&IDs and drawings. Expect field work, collaboration with contractors, and opportunities to grow within a dynamic energy company.