Electrical Instrumentation Technician

Instrumentation Electrical (I&E) TechnicianLocations: Torrance, CA & Orangeville, UTEmployment Type: Hourly Salary: $45/hr. - $65/hr.Schedule: Variable schedule based on project and operational needs; 8–12-hour shifts with extended hours as neededTravel: Frequent travel between California and Utah locations, including extended project assignments as neededWe are seeking an Instrumentation Electrical Technician who will be responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, repair and instrumentation systems used in nuclear energy applications. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment by performing routine maintenance and emergency repairs on electrical, instrumentation, and controls systems within a highly regulated environment.Key ResponsibilitiesInstall, maintain, and troubleshoot 120V–480V AC electrical systems.Wire and troubleshoot motor control circuits (VFDs, contactors, relays, overloads).Read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts.Work with PLCs - wiring I/O and diagnostics.Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance.Install, calibrate, and maintain transmitters (pressure, flow, level, temperature).Configure and troubleshoot HART and 4–20mA analog signal loops.Maintain and troubleshoot control valves, I/P converters, thermocouples, and RTDs.Perform loop checks and assist with system commissioning.Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systems Supporting SCADA integration tasks.Document all work performed Excel, Project Manager.Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.Basic QualificationsAssociate's degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Industrial Maintenance3+ years of industrial electrical or instrumentation experienceFamiliarity with NEC, ISA standards, NFPA 70Strong knowledge of electrical and control system theoryAbility to read and interpret wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and schematicsSafety-first mindset with strong troubleshooting skillsComfortable working independently or as part of a cross-functional teamExperience using multimeter, clamp meter, megger, hand tools, power toolsLoop calibratorHART communicatorPLC software (Studio 5000, TIA Portal), SCADA interfacesPreferred Skills and ExperiencePrior experience supporting nuclear construction projects, NQA-1 environments, DOE projects, Oil and gas, ASME-related construction activities, or similarly regulated technical programs.Multidisciplinary construction quality experience spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation activities.Experience coordinating quality execution across multiple subcontractors and construction interfaces within general contractor environments.Familiarity with nonconformance systems, turnover packages, traceability systems, controlled work execution, and field verification methodologies.Working familiarity with field measurement systems and technical verification workflows.Strong operational judgment and ability to make technically defensible decisions under ambiguity and schedule pressure.Subcontractor auditing.