Electrical and Instrumentation Technician

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).