Lead Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

VersaTech Automation Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

VersaTech Automation Services in Houston is seeking a hands-on Control Systems Technician Supervisor to lead technicians in fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of PLC, DCS, and HMI panels, plus pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

You will read electrical and P&ID drawings, train staff, ensure quality and safety compliance, and travel to job sites for installation and commissioning as needed.

Qualifications

• Direct and assist technicians in safe, quality tasks.
• Fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of control systems.
• Read electrical and P&ID drawings; flag discrepancies.
• Electrical, instrumentation, and tubing installation.
• Mentor and train subordinates; ensure safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assist technicians in safe, quality tasks.
• Oversee fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of control panels (PLC, DCS, HMI).
• Review electrical and P&ID drawings; communicate discrepancies.
• Install electrical, instrumentation, and tubing systems.
• Mentor and train junior staff; ensure HSE compliance.
• Travel to job sites for installation and commissioning as required.
• Document testing and inspection reports.

Skills

Supervision

Electrical installation

Control systems

Safety compliance

Equipment testing

Tools

PLC

DCS

HMI

Job description

VersaTech Automation Services in Houston is seeking a hands-on Control Systems Technician Supervisor to lead technicians in fabrication, testing, and troubleshooting of PLC, DCS, and HMI panels, plus pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

You will read electrical and P&ID drawings, train staff, ensure quality and safety compliance, and travel to job sites for installation and commissioning as needed.