Job Description
Instrumentation & Controls Technician
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.
Key Responsibilities:
- 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.
Education, Experience & Skill Requirements:
- 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.
Physical Requirements:
- 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.
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Shift work, Day shift,