Instrumentation Technician I

Prime Controls; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Controls is seeking an Instrumentation Technician I to support automation projects across industrial processes. You will perform calibration, testing, commissioning, and routine maintenance while troubleshooting instrumentation and I/O systems.

The role involves setting up instrumentation from schematics, repairing components, and traveling to customer sites as needed. A foundational know-how of DCS/PLC and drive systems is essential.

Qualifications

• 1 year of instrumentation technician experience.
• DCS & PLC systems – low voltage cable termination.
• Technical knowledge of AC and DC drives.
• Understanding of PID and control loops.
• Understanding of Ethernet communications.
• Proficient in PLC and HMI systems.
• Knowledge of electrical components and diagnostics.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Performs instrumentation and automation services including troubleshooting, calibration, installation, testing and commissioning.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation functionality and I/O operation.
• Repairs instrumentation and calibrates using meters and tools.
• Sets up new instrumentation and calibrates to specifications using schematics and drawings.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
• Assists with installation and maintenance projects for automating large industrial processes.
• Uses computerized equipment and software to perform testing and generate reports.
• Works with engineers on testing and commissioning PLC systems.
• Travels to customer sites to provide services as required.

Skills

Instrumentation

DCS & PLC

AC/DC drives

PID control

Ethernet comms

PLC & HMI

Diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Tools

Meters

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Overview

As an Instrumentation Technician I, you will play a crucial role in performing a variety of services on instrumentation and control systems used in the automation of industrial processes.

A Typical Day at Prime Controls

• Performs a variety of instrumentation and automation services, troubleshooting, calibration, installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Troubleshoots instrumentation functionality and I/O operation.
• Repair instrumentation, typically involving calibration using a variety of meters and tools.
• Sets up new instrumentation and calibrates to specifications using schematics and drawings.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of test apparatus and peripheral equipment.
• Assists with a variety of related installation and maintenance projects for automating large industrial processes.
• Uses computerized equipment and software to perform testing functions and produce reports.
• Works with engineers testing and commissioning PLC systems.
• Travel to customer sites to provide services as required.

What You Will Bring

The Basic

• 1 year experience as an instrumentation technician.
• DCS & PLC Systems- Low Voltage Cable Termination Experience
• Technical knowledge of the operation of AC and DC drives.
• A thorough understanding of speed feedback devices theory and operation.
• An understanding of temperature control and temperature components.
• A good understanding of PID and control loops.
• A good understanding of Ethernet communications and connections.
• Proficient in PLC and HMI systems, including communications drivers and connections, PLC program navigation and controlled manipulation.
• A thorough understanding of all electrical components and electronic devices.
• Show an understanding and demonstrate the processes involved in diagnosing defective components, motors, drives and electronic components.
• Able to demonstrate the ability to use diagnostic equipment.