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Control Tech
1st Year Instrument Apprentice
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
An Instrumentation Technician carries out planned or unplanned maintenance and repair activities on a wide range of electronic equipment and process control and safety systems.
$75,512 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Join our fun and fast-growing Team! We offer an attractive benefits package, including: Being a part of a team of passionate and like-minded professionals! Generous paid vacation and flex days Competitive pay & 401K with company match Bonus Incentive Program Comprehensive Benefit Package including low-cost Industry-Leading PPO and HSA Plans, Medical (with No-cost, single-insured option!), Dental/Vision, Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D Apprenticeship Program Commitment to growth and development of our employees: On-the-job training and mentorship from industry-leading professionals. Reimbursement for career development courses & licenses Employee & Family Assistance Programs And so much more; come see for yourself!
Job Brief:
The 1st Year Instrument Apprentice field technician will work with and learn from Instrument Journeyman and other apprentices. The Apprentice will be shown practical skills and learn to test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices.Duties & Responsibilities:
Learns to read and understand P&ID drawings. Assists with Installing process control and measurement instrumentation on existing and new field equipment and processes (transmitters, controllers, analyzers, control valves, etc.). Performs mechanical work associated with instrument repair and modification; removes and installs small piping and tubing. Rebuilds control valves and tune controllers. Performs preventative maintenance on instrumentation (calibration, replacement and tests as required); maintains field instrument records and standards. Uses pressure and/or electrical test equipment to troubleshoot systems. Installs and repairs chemical pumps. Participates/complies with company safety programs & company policies. Provides on-call support as required. Other duties as required.Required Skills/Qualifications:
Registered Apprentice, preferred. High School Diploma Standard First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS. Experience in oil and gas is an asset. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles). Completion of a criminal background check, with results assessed based on relevance to the position. Verification of a clean driving record, as defined by Control Tech's standards (e.g., no major violations, no more than 3 infractions in the past 5 years).Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Health Insurance