Instrumentation, Controls & Electronics Tech

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Full Time Houston, Houston, TX, US

The Instrumentation, Controls & Electronics (IC&E) Technician is responsible for the inspection, testing, calibration, troubleshooting, commissioning, and operational readiness of mobile gas turbine generator packages.

This hands-on position supports newly manufactured, refurbished, and serviced equipment by ensuring instrumentation, electrical, controls, and auxiliary systems are properly installed, tested, and ready for deployment. The IC&E Technician works closely with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Field Service teams to support safe, reliable, and high-quality equipment delivery.

• Perform pre-commissioning inspections, point-to-point checks, calibration, loop checks, functional testing, startup/shutdown activities, load testing, and Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) of mobile gas turbine generator packages.
• Commission, test, and troubleshoot instrumentation, electrical, controls, and auxiliary systems, including lubrication oil, fuel/gas, starting, hydraulic, generator, and associated systems.
• Calibrate and verify pressure, temperature, level, flow, RTDs, thermocouples, transmitters, switches, and other industrial instrumentation.
• Perform instrument loop checks and verify PLC/controller I/O, control logic, ranges, scaling, alarm setpoints, trips, interlocks, permissives, and shutdown functions.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, communication networks, controllers, and instrumentation systems.
• Configure and commission VFDs and troubleshoot AC/DC electrical systems, including 480 VAC systems, control power, motors, starters, contractors, breakers, relays, batteries, and chargers.
• Perform electrical testing, including insulation resistance, phase-to-phase, phase-to-ground, and phase rotation checks.
• Support troubleshooting of generator controls, excitation systems, protection systems, and associated electrical equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, termination drawings, P&IDs, engineering drawings, specifications, and equipment manuals.
• Identify, document, troubleshoot, and resolve commissioning, installation, equipment, and quality issues prior to equipment release.
• Maintain accurate records of commissioning activities, calibration results, testing, inspections, deficiencies, repairs, and corrective actions.
• Support quality investigations, NCRs, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action activities as required.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, and Field Service teams to resolve technical issues and improve equipment readiness.
• Follow all company safety policies and procedures, including LOTO and applicable electrical and industrial safety standards.
• Safely perform work around energized electrical equipment, rotating machinery, hydraulic systems, pressurized gas systems, and operating gas turbines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working with industrial electrical, instrumentation, controls, automation, or related systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel drawings, termination drawings, and P&IDs.
• Working knowledge of industrial instrumentation, including RTDs, thermocouples, pressure transmitters, differential pressure transmitters, level transmitters, switches, and related devices.
• Ability to systematically troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues.
• Proficiency using digital multimeters, insulation resistance testers (Megger), and other electrical and diagnostic test equipment.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and applicable maintenance or work-order systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document test results, deficiencies, repairs, and commissioning activities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must provide own tools and toolbox (sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, drills, hammer, etc)

• Technical degree, certificate, or formal training in instrumentation, electrical technology, electronics, controls, industrial automation, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with gas turbine generator…