Instrumentation Electrical (I&E) Technician

SST Direct; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

SST Direct is seeking an Instrumentation Electrical Technician to support installation, calibration, maintenance, and repair of electrical and instrumentation systems in nuclear energy applications. The role involves safe operation, compliance with regulations, and performing routine maintenance across VFDs, PLCs, transmitters, and SCADA interfaces.

Based in Torrance, CA or Orangeville, UT with frequent travel between locations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Industrial Maintenance.
• 3+ years of industrial electrical or instrumentation experience.
• Familiarity with NEC, ISA standards, NFPA 70.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and schematics.
• Safety-first mindset with strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot 120V–480V AC electrical systems.
• Wire and troubleshoot motor control circuits (VFDs, contactors, relays, overloads).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Work with PLCs - wiring I/O and diagnostics.
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain transmitters (pressure, flow, level, temperature).
• Configure and troubleshoot HART and 4–20mA analog signal loops.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control valves, I/P converters, thermocouples, and RTDs.
• Perform loop checks and assist with system commissioning.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Safety mindset

Reading schematics

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree or technical cert

Tools

Multimeter

Clamp meter

Megger

Hand tools

Power tools

HART communicator

Studio 5000

TIA Portal

SCADA interfaces

Job description

Instrumentation Electrical (I&E) Technician

Locations: Torrance, CA & Orangeville, UT

Department: Instrumentation Electrical (I&E)

Employment Type: Hourly

Salary: $45/hr. - $65/hr.

Schedule: Variable schedule based on project and operational needs; 8–12-hour shifts with extended hours as needed

Travel: Frequent travel between California and Utah locations, including extended project assignments as needed

We are seeking an Instrumentation Electrical Technician who will be responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repair and instrumentation systems used in nuclear energy applications. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment by performing routine maintenance and emergency repairs on electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot 120V–480V AC electrical systems.
• Wire and troubleshoot motor control circuits (VFDs, contactors, relays, overloads).
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts.
• Work with PLCs - wiring I/O and diagnostics.
• Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance.
• Install, calibrate, and maintain transmitters (pressure, flow, level, temperature).
• Configure and troubleshoot HART and 4–20mA analog signal loops.
• Maintain and troubleshoot control valves, I/P converters, thermocouples, and RTDs.
• Perform loop checks and assist with system commissioning.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systemsSupporting SCADA integration tasks.
• Document all work performed Excel, Project Manager.
• Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

Basic Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Industrial Maintenance
• 3+ years of industrial electrical or instrumentation experience
• Familiarity with NEC, ISA standards, NFPA 70
• Strong knowledge of electrical and control system theory
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and schematics
• Safety-first mindset with strong troubleshooting skills
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a cross-functional team
• Experience using multimeter, clamp meter, megger, hand tools, power tools
• Loop calibrator
• HART communicator
• PLC software (Studio 5000, TIA Portal), SCADA interfaces

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Prior experience supporting nuclear construction projects, NQA-1 environments, DOE projects, Oil and gas, ASME-related construction activities, or similarly regulated technical programs.
• Multidisciplinary construction quality experience spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation activities.
• Experience coordinating quality execution across multiple subcontractors and construction interfaces within general contractor environments.
• Familiarity with nonconformance systems, turnover packages, traceability systems, controlled work execution, and field verification methodologies.
• Working familiarity with field measurement systems and technical verification workflows.
• Strong operational judgment and ability to make technically defensible decisions under ambiguity and schedule pressure.
• Subcontractor auditing.