Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Strategic Alliances Specialist | Technical Recruiter at Automated Systems, Inc. (ASI)

Location: North Chicago, IL – onsite

Position Type: 6+ month contract with strong potential to go to a permanent hire role

Shift: Full-time, M-F, 1st shift hours

Our client is seeking a skilled Instrumentation & Controls Technician to support the reliable operation of a Central Utilities and Waste Treatment Plant serving a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility located in North Chicago, IL. In this role, the Instrumentation Technician will maintain, calibrate, service, troubleshoot and repair measuring and test equipment (M&TE), process instrumentation, production equipment controls, analytical field equipment, and process control systems used in utilities and facilities areas.

Will be required to work on a variety of electrical, electronic, mechanical, process control systems, and essential plant utilities: steam, nitrogen, water and HVAC, and ensure compliant handling of wastewater and byproducts.

• Test, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, and modify instrumentation and control devices for steam, nitrogen, water, HVAC, and waste treatment systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on transmitters, sensors, analyzers, valves, controllers, and PLC/DCS systems.
• Diagnose and correct issues in pneumatic, electronic, and digital control systems.
• Support commissioning, startup, and upgrades of instrumentation and control systems.
• Maintain accurate calibration and maintenance documentation in compliance with GMP and FDA requirements.
• Collaborate with operations and engineering to ensure safe and reliable delivery of utilities and compliant wastewater processing.
• Assist in maintaining and updating instrument loop diagrams, P&IDs, and control schematics.
• Follow all site safety policies, including lockout and confined space entry procedures.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in instrumentation and controls maintenance for industrial, utility, or manufacturing facilities.
• Technical diploma, associate degree, or military training in Instrumentation, Electronics, Industrial Automation, or related field.
• Proficiency in calibration of temperature, pressure, flow, level, analytical, and environmental monitoring instruments.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, wiring diagrams, and control schematics.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC or DCS-based control systems.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or other regulated industries.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Knowledge and ability to use basic power tools and ability to apply proper hand and measuring tools in an industrial setting.
• Must have knowledge of a production environment including boilers, chillers, compressors, and processing instrumentation.
• Must be skilled in troubleshooting various instrumentation utilizing schematics, tech manuals, and flowcharts.
• Capability to work within and promote a team environment.

• Ability to work in industrial environments, including climbing ladders, working at heights, and wearing PPE.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and standing/walking for extended periods.