Lead Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

VersaTech Automation Services; Harvey (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VersaTech Automation Services in Louisiana is seeking a Lead Technician – Instrumentation & Electrical to oversee technicians in safe, high-quality work. You will direct control system fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of PLC, DCS, HMI panels, and power distribution, and you will review drawings and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will mentor junior staff, document test results, and support project managers to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and P&IDs.
• Experience mentoring or training technicians and enforcing safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist the activities of the technicians in the completion of job tasks in a safe and quality workmanship manner
• Control System fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting including PLC, DCS, HMI, Pneumatic & Hydraulic control panels, and Power Distribution Systems (MCC, UPS, Lighting)
• Skid Packaged Automation fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting including hydraulic power units and chemical injection systems
• Ability to read, understand, and review electrical and P&ID drawings. Communicate any drawing discrepancies to shop management, engineers/project managers, as required.
• Electrical, Instrumentation, and Tubing Installation
• Mentor and train subordinates as required
• Monitors and controls use of tools and equipment
• Document testing and inspection reports
• Ensure quality standards and HSE policies and procedures are supported and adhered to
• Able to recognize and mitigate safety hazards and dangers
• Performs a variety of functions necessary for the successful operation of the facility, as assigned by the management of the company
• Perform all tasks above with minimal supervision

Skills

Electrical systems

Instrumentation

Mentoring

Reading P&ID drawings

Safety compliance

Tools

PLC

DCS

HMI

Pneumatic & Hydraulic panels

Job description

VersaTech Automation Services in Louisiana is seeking a Lead Technician – Instrumentation & Electrical to oversee technicians in safe, high-quality work. You will direct control system fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of PLC, DCS, HMI panels, and power distribution, and you will review drawings and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

You will mentor junior staff, document test results, and support project managers to meet schedules.