Lead Technician - Instrumentation & Electrical

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

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

• 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
• Occasional travel to job sites to perform installation, troubleshooting, and commissioning as required
• Perform all tasks above with minimal supervision

This position is currently accepting applications.