Instrument Technician

Pay Range

TAI (Formerly TAI Engineering) provides the following base pay range for this role: $32.50/hr - $47.50/hr
. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

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We are actively looking for an Instrument Technician with hands‑on experience in a critical industrial environment—power, chemical, or food/beverage. The ideal candidate will install, calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair complex I‑&C systems, manage calibration schedules, and ensure the safety and precision of manufacturing plants across a four‑state service area (DE/PA/VA/NJ). Knowledge of NIST traceable standards, ISO 17025 procedures, PLC/HMI troubleshooting, and ISA CCST certification is a plus.

TAI is a full‑service, multi‑disciplinary engineering and construction firm built to scale, delivering mission‑critical, integrated solutions across the design–build–maintain lifecycle. For more than 35 years, TAI has partnered with leading organizations in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, food and beverage, energy, and government to design, build, and sustain complex facilities and infrastructure. They bring deep expertise across Engineering, Construction, Systems Integration, On‑Site Services, and Technical Services.

• Inspect, test, adjust, and repair electric, electronic, mechanical, and pneumatic instruments and systems used to indicate, record, and control generating operations.
• Test accuracy of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, radiation counters, and other recording instruments using precision test equipment.
• Perform calibrations of instrumentation necessary for maintaining production equipment and auxiliary measurement systems.
• Trace and test electronic solid‑state and vacuum tube circuitry, locate defective parts using schematics and maintenance manuals.
• Maintain calibration standards, complete calibration and service work according to in‑house or site procedures.
• Provide technical support for calibration processes and procedures, including creating calibration procedures and schedules.
• Coordinate with equipment owners on monthly calibration schedules and submit ICRS/Calibration Certificates.
• Assist in equipment/facility qualification as needed.
• Perform PLC/HMI troubleshooting, minor programming, instrumentation installation, and calibration.
• Recommend upgrades or best installation practices to existing instrumentation and controls systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree or trade school certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience as an Instrument Technician in power, chemical, food/beverage, oil/gas, or related industries.
• Knowledge of servicing and installing I‑&C equipment in industrial sites.
• Experience with calibrations of flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, radiation counters, and analytical instruments.
• Proficiency in creating and implementing monthly calibration schedules.
• Adherence to client and company policies, standards, and customer service excellence.
• ISA CCST certification preferred, but not required.

• Remain stationary as required for tasks.
• Move throughout client facilities and offices to access equipment.
• Operate instrumentation, computers, calculators, printers, and other devices.
• Ascend and descend portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding, and equipment, some exceeding 25 feet safely.
• Traverse large stairways frequently.
• Move tools and equipment weighing up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
• Work in outdoor conditions as needed.
• Support clients in Baltimore Metro Area with occasional travel to DE, PA, VA, NJ.

• Pay: $/hour (based on experience).
• Annual profit‑sharing bonus (variable).
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Health benefits:
  
  medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and family; company‑funded life and long‑term disability insurance; short‑term disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, supplemental life insurance (employee–family) available.
• 401(k) with employer match.

• The opportunity to make a real impact on industry‑leading projects.
• Work‑life balance support.
• Dynamic, collaborative environment valuing creativity and innovation.
• Growth and learning alongside top engineering minds.
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement, and association membership reimbursements.

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• Full‑time

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