Instrumentation & Electrical Technician

Company: NES Fircroft
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: April 7, 2026

Job Description:

MAIN FUNCTIONS Installs and maintains electrical and instrument equipment in compliance with all rules and practices. Tests and repairs electrical and instrumentation systems utilized by production equipment to ensure adherence to established performance levels and product quality. Evaluates electrical systems and instruments to establish plans for repair. Documents and verifies problems and actions taken. TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES â?¢ Plans, updates, and oversees all activities within his or her areas of responsibility according to the laws, regulations, standards, specifications, and procedures. Special emphasis must be placed on health, safety, and the environment â?¢ Supports and encourages team effort between operations, engineering, and projects groups â?¢ Provides input and reviews the control specifications and work practices â?¢ Is responsible and accountable for electrical and control systems as defined in the Work Management Manual â?¢ Has the knowledge to apply and follow work permits through Permit To Work System (PTWS) as discussed in the Work Management Manual â?¢ Ensures the quality and timely completion of work scheduled by the Maintenance Program â?¢ Develops personal and team technical skills (for example, new regulations, equipment, methods, and others) â?¢ Attends and instructs (as needed) technical meetings, to keep instrument and electrical technicians informed of the latest specifications, codes, procedures, and technology â?¢ Develops and maintains open communications on electrical and control issues (for example, safe work practices, training, materials, and others) with co-workers â?¢ Supports work prioritization to maximize effectiveness and to complement the efforts of other work groups â?¢ Provides technical support to other Technicians for maintenance and troubleshooting on company's instrument and electrical systems â?¢ Is able to generate Management of Change requests (MOCs) on electrical and control-related equipment and installation and can follow up with installation inspections consistent with Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) Element 3 â?¢ Constructs, monitors, and inspects new installations for their consistency with the mission and recommend upgrades as necessary â?¢ Acts as a stand-in for the Instrument and Electrical Lead position as needed SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS â?¢ Associates degree preferably enhanced by related technical school courses â?¢ Experience in maintaining electrical systems and Instruments and Controls in processing plant or offshore production plant With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.

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