Field Instrumentation Technician

About RSI

RSI is a dynamic group of companies that has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. We have experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, nuclear, construction management, project delivery, and specialty professional services while maintaining an excellent safety record.

We offer a full range of benefits including a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, FEHB medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, basic and supplemental life insurance, and short- and long-term disability.

RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), and we also offer 8(a) options.

Position Summary

RSI is recruiting for a Field Instrumentation Technician who will work as part of a small team that operates and maintains a network of remote instrumentation, referred to as the System Operations and Analysis at Remote Sites (SOARS) network. This instrumentation primarily collects environmental data but is also used to administer remote control and monitoring of treatment processes at remote sites. The remote telemetry network is comprised of data loggers, meteorologic sensors, water level transducers, flow meters, and various other sensors and equipment. SOARS is a critical piece of the infrastructure that controls and maintains Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management’s (LM) environmental monitoring and remediation systems. The field technician will travel to LM sites to install, maintain, and repair equipment; and will evaluate data collected by the SOARS network to assess the impact of maintenance activities.

Job Title: Field Instrumentation Technician

Location(s): Grand Junction, CO

Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $65,000.00 – 70,000.00per year.(The anticipated starting salary is based on the posted minimum requirements for this position. The offered salary will be based upon the selected applicant’s education, training, and experience.)

This position is required to travel 26-49% of the time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review data collected by field equipment in a web portal and grade the quality of the incoming data. Enter field visit data into an electronic database and extensively review and validate the data.
• Communicate with subject matter experts and site leads to describe how collected data relates to in-the-field variables.
• Travel to DOE LM sites (nationwide, but primarily in the western US) to install, maintain, and replace equipment (26-49 % travel). Approximately 90% of travel is done by vehicle versus 10% by airplane.
• Work with the SOARS Coordinator to help plan and schedule field work needed to install and maintain equipment.
• Participate in the creation and review of standard operating procedures to improve standardization and efficiency. Perform work to procedures.
• Complete work-specific safety and health documents, including job safety analysis, pre-job safety briefs, and work authorization forms (e.g., confined space entry, penetration permit, ladder inspection, heat stress). Ensure these forms are properly stored, according to record management requirements.
• Operate and ensure maintenance of vehicles according to training and GSA standards.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve equipment malfunctions; replace defective components or parts using hand tools or power tools; and work with manufacturers or field representatives to fix equipment or to procure replacement parts.
• Select appropriate instrumentation components or systems to meet functional specifications and provide cost estimates to stakeholders. Follow stringent purchasing guidelines specified by the Contracts department and exercise responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars.
• Maintain working knowledge of various low voltage instruments (primarily meteorological and environmental), including but not limited to weighing rain gauges, tipping bucket rain gauges, sonic anemometers, solar irradiance sensors, relative humidity sensors, temperature sensors, barometric pressure sensors, and soil moisture sensors.
• Compile and maintain records, such as schematics that document installed equipment.
• Integrate software or hardware components, using computers, microprocessors, or control architecture.
• Maintain and document an inventory of equipment and replacement parts.
• Participate in training or continuing education activities to stay abreast of industry advances.
• Install and maintain low voltage electrical control systems, sensors, or electrical equipment, including data loggers, meteorologic stations, transducers, flow meters, or programmable logic controllers.
• Maintain equipment logs that record performance problems, repairs, calibrations, or tests.
• Inspect components of equipment for accurate assembly and installation or for defects, such as loose connections or frayed wires.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance tasks, such as checking, cleaning, calibrating, or repairing equipment, to detect and prevent problems.
• Calibrate testing instruments and perform calibration verification checks on installed or repaired equipment to meet prescribed data quality objectives.
• Update and patch equipment according to cyber security directives. Diligently plan and track software patching.
• Consult with stakeholders to plan and design the installation and layout of equipment or to resolve problems related to system operation or maintenance. Participate in project planning and design drawing reviews for various types of projects.
• Study blueprints, schematics, manuals, or other specifications to determine installation procedures.
• Coordinate efforts with other workers involved in installing or maintaining equipment or components.
• Receive and maintain specialized training, including but not limited to Confined Space Entry, Radiological Worker II, CPR/First Aid, Lock Out/Tag Out, and UTV Operation.
• Determine feasibility of using standardized equipment or develop specifications for equipment to perform required functions.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior Telemetry Field Technicians.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Years of Relevant Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field, Electronics Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar OR vocational/technical certificate with relevant experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License

Required Skills and Abilities

• Attention to detail and persistence when troubleshooting electrical hardware and software issues.
• Strong willingness to learn.
• Must be a self-starter with the ability to work both as a member of a team and under limited supervision.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas verbally and in writing, including in trip reports and detailed field notes.
• The ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• The ability to analyze information and use logic to make decisions.
• The ability to provide guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems, or process-related topics.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to independently track, organize, and prioritize work tasks to meet established objectives, using discretion in performing duties.
• The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
• Knowledge of PLCs and familiarity with PLC programming syntax, including how programming changes will translate to equipment operation.
• Proficient with data loggers and data logger software or strong willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in designing, installing, and troubleshooting low voltage electrical systems such as, stand alone, battery tied solar power systems.
• Proficient with wireless telecommunication equipment and basic networking, such as with cellular modems and radios.
• The ability to troubleshoot various systems, including power systems, radio networks, cellular networks, liquid flow meters, meteorological and environmental instruments, and IP cameras.
• The ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Experience working with environmental database software.
• Proficiency in entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.
• The ability to determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of remote telemetry systems.
• Knowledge of different communication protocols that are common in instrumentation, including but not limited to: Modbus, FTP, IP, SDI-12, and 4-20 mA loops.
• Ability to help accurately manage a large inventory of sensors and associated equipment.
• Experience using various field service tools, including but not limited to multimeters, clamp meters, mA simulation meters, battery testers, and various other field calibration verification instruments.
• Ability to compile, process, and complete purchase requisitions for various types of equipment.
• Ability to travel to and work at remote locations in both warm and cold weather.
• Ability to lift/carry equipment and travel by foot over rough terrain.

Clearance and Health Requirements

• Criminal Background Check
• Pre-placement Drug Screening
• Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)

Essential Physical Requirements

Medium: Work involves moving objects by exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or an above-negligible amount and up to 10 pounds constantly. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for light work.

Job Posting Close Date

June 19, 2026

EEO Statement

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