
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
Job Description
Instrumentation & Electrical Technician
Work Location: Torrance, CA (HQ) with periodic travel to the Utah project site (Orangeville, UT)
Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate
Hours: 40+
Per Diem: GSA Rates - M&IE $86.00 & Lodging $199.00 per day = $285.00/day, 7 days per week
Mob/Demob: $500 each way
Job Details: The Instrumentation & Electrical Technician is responsible for the installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and repair of electrical, instrumentation, and control systems used in nuclear energy applications. The role ensures safe, efficient operation of equipment by performing routine maintenance and emergency repairs within a highly regulated environment.
Responsibilities:
Install, 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 4–20 mA 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; support SCADA integration tasks; document all work performed; assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement
The required qualifications are as follows:
Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Industrial Maintenance
3+ years of industrial electrical or instrumentation experience
Familiarity with the NEC (NFPA 70) and ISA standards
Strong knowledge of electrical and control system theory
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, P&IDs, and schematics
Safety-first mindset with strong troubleshooting skills
Proficient with test equipment and tools: multimeter, clamp meter, megger, loop calibrator, HART communicator, hand and power tools; PLC software (Studio 5000, TIA Portal) and SCADA interfaces
Comfortable working independently or as part of a cross-functional team
Strongly Preferred:
Prior experience supporting nuclear construction projects, NQA-1 environments, DOE projects, oil and gas, ASME-related construction, or similarly regulated technical programs
Multidisciplinary construction quality experience spanning civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation activities
Experience coordinating quality execution across multiple subcontractors and construction interfaces in 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 the ability to make technically defensible decisions under ambiguity and schedule pressure
Subcontractor auditing
Physical Requirements: Yes — role includes field walkdowns in an active plant/build environment; must be able to access field areas (climbing, walking, kneeling, bending).
JOB NUMBER
#5326
LOCATION
Torrance, CA (HQ) with periodic travel to the Utah project site (Orangeville, UT)
ESTIMATED DURATION OF WORK
6 months+
