Lead I&C Technician: Field Installations & Commissioning

Energy Jobline ZR; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Per diem travel

401(k) with match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician to oversee field installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems on industrial and utility projects in Florida. The role focuses on leading field crews and coordinating daily activities across Naples or Jupiter with occasional statewide travel.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in I&C or industrial electrical work, hands-on PLC experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), and proven

Qualifications

• 5+ years in instrumentation & controls or industrial electrical work.
• Experience leading crews on industrial or utility construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.
• Ability to read P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Hands-on PLC experience (AB, Siemens).
• Experience with medium-voltage switchgear.
• Experience developing cutover plans.
• Experience bending conduit of various sizes.
• Troubleshooting control panels and electrical circuits.
• Experience with VFDs, pumps, motors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise field crews performing I&C installation and commissioning.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute daily work to align with schedules.
• Install, terminate, and test instrumentation and control systems and field devices.
• Oversee calibration and commissioning of instruments (flow, level, pressure, temperature).
• Interpret electrical drawings, P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and field instrumentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, and other trades for seamless execution.
• Ensure safety standards, policies, and project specs are followed.
• Review and markup drawings (redlines) and document field work.
• Train and mentor junior technicians and helpers.

Skills

Experience leading crews

I&C systems

PLC systems

P&IDs and loop diagrams

VFDs and motors

Calibration and commissioning

Field installation

Medium voltage switchgear

Troubleshooting

Strong communication

Willing to travel Florida

Driver's license

Lead other technicians

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

SCADA

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a Lead Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician to oversee field installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems on industrial and utility projects in Florida. The role focuses on leading field crews and coordinating daily activities across Naples or Jupiter with occasional statewide travel.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in I&C or industrial electrical work, hands-on PLC experience (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), and proven