Instrumentation Technician

Multiple Levels and Positions! $25-$40/hour Depending on Experience.  
Schedule: 4, 10s; Monday-Thursday 6am to 4:30pm (occasional OT)  
Position Type: 6 Month Contract 

Top Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship required – due to work on a Department of Energy (DOE) site 
• No Green Card holders or Visa candidates – must be a U.S. citizen to access the site.
• Site Location: Industrial/nuclear environment.

Role Overview:

• While the role includes calibration duties, it is expanding into instrumentation and controls (I&C)—broader in scope than traditional calibration.
• Looking for candidates with instrumentation experience beyond just calibration, ideally with electrical troubleshooting skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, connect & troubleshoot various measurement & control devices (instrumentation).
• Valve work is a major part of the role — knowledge in this area is essential.
• Set up and maintain devices such as temperature, pressure, and flow sensors, switches, valves, and control panels.
• Work with pneumatic and electronic systems.
• Use tools like Set Route (software program) to verify electrical components & wiring.
• Troubleshoot malfunctioning devices & assist calibration techs in determining whether the issue is with the device or a calibration issue.
• Repair or replace equipment depending on diagnostics and cost-benefit analysis (e.g., when to quote vs. replace).
• Understand the mechanical and electrical aspects of industrial instruments.
• Collaborate closely with the calibration team — act as the instrumentation expert who can support and mentor calibration staff.

Ideal Background:

• Experience in industrial environments: petrochemical, pharmaceutical, or nuclear sectors.
• Solid knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.
• Basic knowledge of calibration is a plus.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting ability.
• Able to interpret technical diagrams (e.g., P&ID) and manufacturer specifications.
• Hands-on experience with installation, repair, and maintenance of instrumentation equipment.
• Team-oriented and capable of mentoring less experienced calibration techs.
• Experience working with multimeters and similar diagnostic tools.
• P&ID diagrams to verify system setups and processes is a plus.

Additional Notes:

• Candidates should not expect a typical calibration-only role — this position goes well beyond and is focused on instrumentation, field diagnostics, and system repair.
• Strong candidates may come from an I&E Technician background, with experience in:

• • Plant lighting systems
  • Thermostat systems
  • Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
  • Reading and interpreting blueprints
  • Disassembling/reassembling complex instrumentation systems

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.