Instrumentation Technician- Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)

Professional; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance

Matching 401(k) plan

Employee ownership benefits

Job summary

Professional is seeking an experienced Instrumentation Technician to troubleshoot and maintain equipment in Taylor, Texas. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of journeyman experience, particularly in plant maintenance.

The role includes compliance with safety protocols and operational excellence in managing instrumentation systems. We offer a comprehensive benefits package within a supportive and employee-owned company environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires 8–15 years of experience.
• Training in industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, computerized controls.
• May require trade knowledge in a specialized field.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot instrumentation equipment issues.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Advanced electro-mechanical knowledge

Instrumentation troubleshooting

Effective communication

Knowledge of PLC systems

Familiarity with CMMS software

Education

High School Diploma or technical school certification

Training in industrial instrumentation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SCADA systems

Job description

Overview

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost-efficiency.

Instrumentation Technician

(8 plus years Journeyman experience; Plant Maintenance experience preferred; Heavy on instrument.)

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot instrumentation equipment issues, identify problems and manage solutions. Systems and equipment include but are not limited to industrial waste treatment instrumentation systems.
• Perform preventive, corrective, and condition‑based maintenance to maximize instrumentation equipment uptime across facility utilities systems. Instrumentation equipment include but are not limited to pressure transmitters, flow transmitters, level detection equipment, valves, positioners, chemical feed controllers, and telemetry systems.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols during all operations.
• Use root cause analysis tools to identify permanent solutions for recurring failures causing equipment downtime.
• Provide technical support during commissioning and startup for new instrumentation equipment, installation, configuration, and calibration.
• Understand interactions with other departments in activities such as maintenance scheduling.
• Identify areas of business process improvement opportunities and provide input with solutions.
• Interpret issues or questions regarding schematics, diagrams, written or verbal instructions, layouts, or defined plans.
• Interact actively with stakeholders and departments on work planning and coordination.
• Mentor or train lower‑level technicians.
• Document all work orders and calibration systems.
• Develop and maintain SOPs using technical expertise and in conformance with standards.
• Decide which type of maintenance is needed and select parts for replacement.
• May participate on cross‑functional teams.
• May conduct and/or oversee routine inspections and investigations.
• Interpret complex data from equipment, processes, etc.
• Apply knowledge of relevant best practices, state and local code in area of expertise.
• Adhere to and enforce safety rules, follow safe procedures and guidelines.
• Support plant operation during off‑hours as needed.

Competencies and Experience Needed

• Advanced electro‑mechanical knowledge.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and proprietary information.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Understands manufacturing systems.
• Communicates effectively via verbal and written means to immediate team and other departments.
• Advanced knowledge of relevant SAS systems.
• Has advanced knowledge of relevant software tools (e.g., PLC, Microsoft Office).
• Can work flexible hours as necessary.
• Intermediate knowledge of relevant code regulations.
• Works independently within the broad scope of an objective.
• Intermediate knowledge of mentoring, coaching, and leading groups or people.
• May require ability to maintain a state license as necessary (e.g., journeyman).

Physical Demands

During the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or technical school certification preferred.
• Typically requires 8–15 years of experience.
• May require trade knowledge in a specialized field.
• Training in industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, computerized controls, hydraulics, and related areas.
• Experience with maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of analog instrumentation systems and SCADA systems.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or technical school certification preferred.
• Typically requires 8–15 years of experience.
• Semiconductor or high‑volume manufacturing experience preferred.
• May require trade knowledge in a specialized field.

Computer‑Based Work and Technical Proficiency

The role involves extensive use of computers for data entry, documentation, analysis, and internal communication. Candidates must be comfortable and proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, etc.) and able to learn new office applications quickly.

• Familiarity with enterprise CMMS (Computer Assisted Maintenance Management System) software and Confluence is required for daily task management, issue tracking, and collaboration.

Certifications and Licenses

NCCER, TDLR Electrical License a plus and valid ID.

Benefits and Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401(k) plan. Austin Industrial is a 100% employee‑owned company (ESOP). To learn more about our employee‑ownership structure, please visit https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. See the “Know Your Rights” poster available in English and Spanish.

Accessibility Note: If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact the People Services Team at (877) 831‑1217.