Job Description

Instrumentation Technician

???? Location: Baton Rouge, LA

???? Employment Type: Direct Hire

???? Pay Range: $24–$38/hour

???? Schedule: Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Express Employment Professionals , a full-service staffing agency, is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Instrumentation Technician for a reputable industrial client in East Baton Rouge. This is a direct hire opportunity for candidates with strong experience in industrial instrumentation, electrical systems, and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, and maintain industrial instrumentation and control systems.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair instrumentation issues to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Interpret technical drawings, schematics, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Instrumentation Technician in an industrial setting.
• Associate degree or equivalent in Instrumentation, Electronics, or related field.
• Valid TWIC card required.
• The Ability to pass a DISA background check and hair follicle drug screen required.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Southern Louisiana.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, and electrical systems.
• NCCER Certification preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and quality workmanship.

Benefits & Perks

• Guaranteed minimum of 40 hours/week , with optional overtime up to 70 hours/week .
• Per diem available for travel: $75–$150/day depending on site.
• Opportunities for out-of-state travel (optional).
• Clear career advancement opportunities within the company.

You should be proficient in:

• 120/208/240/480 Voltage Systems
• Journeyman’s License
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• Conduit Pulling
• Boiler Certification
• Boiler Troubleshooting
• Boiler Operation
• Maintenance and Repair Skills
• Conduit Bending
• Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
• Industrial Electrical Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Industrial Controls
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley, Siemens)

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