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Instrumentation Electrical (I&E) Technician

SST Direct

Job Location:

Torrance, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 45 - 65

Posted: 20 August 2026 (4 days ago)

Application Deadline: 17 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Instrumentation Electrical (I&E) Technician

Locations:Torrance CA & Orangeville UT
Department:Instrumentation Electrical (I&E)
Employment Type:Hourly
Salary:$45/hr. - $65/hr.
Schedule:Variable schedule based on project and operational needs; 812-hour shifts with extended hours as needed
Travel:Frequent travel between California and Utah locations including extended project assignments as needed

We are seeking anInstrumentation Electrical Technician who will be responsible for the installation calibration troubleshooting repair and instrumentation systems used in nuclear energy applications. This role ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment by performing routine maintenance and emergency repairs on electrical instrumentation and controls systems within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Install maintain and troubleshoot 120V480V AC electrical systems.
Wire and troubleshoot motor control circuits (VFDs contactors relays overloads).
Read and interpret electrical schematics and panel layouts.
Work with PLCs - wiring I/O and diagnostics.
Perform lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures during maintenance.
Install calibrate and maintain transmitters (pressure flow level temperature).
Configure and troubleshoot HART and 420mA analog signal loops.
Maintain and troubleshoot control valves I/P converters thermocouples and RTDs.
Perform loop checks and assist with system commissioning.

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical and electrical systemsSupporting SCADA integration tasks.
Document all work performed Excel Project Manager.
Assist with root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

Basic Qualifications

Associates degree or technical certification in Electrical Instrumentation or Industrial Maintenance
3 years of industrial electrical or instrumentation experience
Familiarity with NEC ISA standards NFPA 70

Strong knowledge of electrical and control system theory
Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams P&IDs and schematics
Safety-first mindset with strong troubleshooting skills
Comfortable working independently or as part of a cross-functional team
Experience using multimeter clamp meter megger hand tools power tools
Loop calibrator
HART communicator
PLC software (Studio 5000 TIA Portal) SCADA interfaces

Preferred Skills and Experience

Prior experience supporting nuclear construction projects NQA-1 environments DOE projects Oil and gas ASME-related construction activities or similarly regulated technical programs.
Multidisciplinary construction quality experience spanning civil structural mechanical electrical instrumentation activities.
Experience coordinating quality execution across multiple subcontractors and construction interfaces within general contractor environments.
Familiarity with nonconformance systems turnover packages traceability systems controlled work execution and field verification methodologies.
Working familiarity with field measurement systems and technical verification workflows.
Strong operational judgment and ability to make technically defensible decisions under ambiguity and schedule pressure.
Subcontractor auditing.