Instrumentation Technician II

Overview

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond. With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles,we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.

We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way. Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve. Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career?

Here’s what Transcat has to offer—

• Work that matters.
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together.
• Flexibility
• This is a contract position that will be a minimum of 6 months with potential of extension.

Transcat is seeking a skilled Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician to support expanding operations at our Oak Ridge, TN site. This role goes beyond traditional calibration, focusing heavily on instrumentation, troubleshooting, and field repair in complex industrial environments.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in metrology, instrumentation, and industrial control systems who thrives in environments such as pharmaceutical, petrochemical, nuclear, or heavy industrial facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair instrumentation and electrical (I&E) devices, including temperature, pressure, and flow sensors, switches, and valves (pneumatic and electronic).
• Read and interpret P& and work with programs such as Set Route for electrical verification and component tracking.
• Support calibration staff by providing technical expertise, including troubleshooting field equipment and evaluating repair vs. replacement decisions.
• Diagnose and repair issues in-field; determine if recalibration is sufficient or if equipment replacement is necessary.
• Assist in the assembly, disassembly, and wiring of systems per manufacturer specs, blueprints, and plant engineering drawings.
• Provide support in the identification, testing, and verification of various instrumentation systems.
• Maintain adherence to industrial safety standards and follow site‑specific compliance protocols.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (mandatory due to access requirements for a Department of Energy site)
• 3–5+ years of experience in instrumentation and control (I&C), ideally in nuclear, petrochemical, or pharmaceutical environments
• Strong understanding of valve work, instrumentation troubleshooting, and field‑level diagnostics
• Familiarity with calibration principles and the ability to support calibration technicians
• Comfortable working hands‑on with complex systems; not limited to bench calibration
• Experience with electrical systems, pneumatic systems, and multimeters
• Knowledge of P&, Set Route, or other plant control system tools is a plus
• Understanding of industrial safety protocols and proper use of PPE

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an I&E Technician, with strong electrical and instrumentation background
• Ability to make informed decisions on repairing vs. replacing complex systems
• Knowledge of troubleshooting processes for both electronic and mechanical control devices
• Perform mechanical mounting and electrical wiring of process instruments and controls desired.
• Familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs), plant lighting systems, and thermostat controls desired.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to read, write, talk, and hear. The employee is…