Instrumentation Technician

Instrumentation Field Technician

Company name- Wunderlich- Malec Engineering Inc.

📍 Location: Addison, TX (Onsite)

💰 Compensation: $71,000 - $80,000

🎓 Education Level: Vocational

📅 Experience Level: Junior (Less than 5 years)

🔧 Experience Required: 3 years

🏭 Industry: Industrial Automation

🔧 Job Function: Technician & Mechanic

Job Overview:

We are seeking an Instrumentation Field Technician to join our Addison, TX team. This role is critical to our business unit, ensuring seamless project execution and direct client interaction. As a key team member, you will contribute to the success of projects and maintain strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Instrumentation: Start-up, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation, including transmitters (flow, pressure, temperature, etc.) and analyzers (pH, chlorine, turbidity, conductivity, etc.).
• Systems Drawings: Read and update Process & Instrumentation (P&ID), Control Loop, and Control Panel drawings. Maintain accurate red-line as-built markups.
• Motor Control Equipment: Troubleshoot 480VAC motor control and distribution systems while following strict safety protocols.
• PLC Equipment: Diagnose and troubleshoot PLC and relay-based systems.
• Equipment Modifications: Perform necessary mechanical and electrical field modifications.
• Computer & Networking: Install and start up computer and networking equipment as needed.
• General Administration: Handle documentation, paperwork, and system updates using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, etc.).

Qualifications:

✔️ Education: Technical Associate degree or equivalent training/experience.

✔️ Experience: 2 years in instrumentation, PLCs, motor control, equipment modifications, telemetry, and networking.

✔️ Skills:

• Ability to calibrate, troubleshoot, and maintain transmitters and analyzers.
• Proficiency in reading P&IDs, troubleshooting 480VAC motor control, and PLC systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• ✔️ License: Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to client sites.
• ✔️ Environment: Ability to work in confined spaces, heights, extreme temperatures, and industrial settings.

Client Interaction & Travel:

• Travel to various client sites as required.
• Maintain professional relationships and collaborate effectively with clients and team members.

Physical & Work Environment:

• Requires manual dexterity, ladder access, and use of hand tools.
• Work conditions include exposure to noise, vibrations, chemicals, moisture, and varying temperatures.
• May involve irregular or extended hours, on-call availability, and travel.

About Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM):

Wunderlich-Malec is a 100% employee-owned company and one of the largest and most well-established engineering firms in the U.S. With over 40 years of experience, we provide engineering, system integration, and fabrication solutions to clients nationwide.

✔️ Top 5 Systems Integrator Giant

✔️ ENR Top 500 Firm - Ranked #170

✔️ Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Join us and become part of a team that is committed to innovation, excellence, and employee ownership.