Travel I&E Technician – Field Instrumentation

ergoncareers; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Profit sharing

Vacation

Holidays

Sick leave

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Ergon, Inc. in Vicksburg, MS, is seeking an I&E Technician to perform instrumentation and electrical tasks across field and facility environments. Expect routine inspections, calibration, and installation of control systems along with troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Work a 40-hour week with 4/10 days in spring to fall, enabling long weekends. Some weekend/after-hours calls occur; travel up to 75% with rare 2-week trips. Opportunity for significant overtime and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of instrumentation and control system experience in oil & gas, chemical, or process industries.
• Hands-on experience with smart field devices (Emerson/Rosemount, Micro Motion, VEGA, Endress+Hauser).

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and commission electrical, instrumentation, and automation systems in field and facility environments.
• Configure instruments and devices for level, flow, pressure, and temperature, including VFDs, valve actuators, PLCs, and HMI/SCADA systems.
• Perform loop checks, functional testing, and calibration of field devices.
• Interpret and update electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Respond to service calls and emergency breakdowns to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineers, automation teams, and operators on system upgrades, optimizations, and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain detailed work records, service logs, and compliance documentation.
• Support spare parts and equipment inventory management.
• Promote safe work practices and compliance with NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA.
• Oversee work orders in SAP/MaintainX from initiation to completion.
• Promote teamwork, a positive attitude, and a culture of high performance.
• Available for out-of-town and overnight assignments.
• Perform other maintenance duties as requested.

Skills

Instrumentation experience

Control systems

HMI/SCADA

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Safety procedures

Field devices

Wiring/installation

Lockout/Tagout

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electrical Tech

Tools

Emerson Rosemount

Micro Motion

VEGA

Endress+Hauser

Allen-Bradley

SAP MaintainX

Ignition

PanelView

Job description

Ergon, Inc. in Vicksburg, MS, is seeking an I&E Technician to perform instrumentation and electrical tasks across field and facility environments. Expect routine inspections, calibration, and installation of control systems along with troubleshooting to minimize downtime.

Work a 40-hour week with 4/10 days in spring to fall, enabling long weekends. Some weekend/after-hours calls occur; travel up to 75% with rare 2-week trips. Opportunity for significant overtime and ongoing learning.