Locations: Torrance, CA & Orangeville, UT Department: Instrumentation Electrical (I&E) Employment Type: Hourly Salary: $45/hr. - $65/hr. Schedule: Variable schedule based on project and operational needs; 8–12-hour shifts with extended hours as needed Travel: Frequent travel between California and Utah locations, including extended project assignments as needed
We 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 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 4–20mA 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 Qualifications
Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Industrial Maintenance
3+ years of industrial electrical or instrumentation experience
Familiarity with NEC, ISA standards, NFPA 70
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
Comfortable working independently or as part of a cross-functional team
Experience using multimeter, clamp meter, megger, hand tools, power tools
Loop calibrator
HART communicator
PLC software (Studio 5000, TIA Portal), SCADA interfaces
Preferred Skills and Experience
Prior experience supporting nuclear construction projects, NQA-1 environments, DOE projects, Oil and gas, ASME-related construction activities, or similarly regulated technical programs.