Transcat · 2 months ago
Instrumentation Technician II
Oak Ridge, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTranscat is a leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America, seeking a skilled Instrumentation & Controls Technician to support operations at their Oak Ridge, TN site. The role focuses on instrumentation, troubleshooting, and field repair in complex industrial environments, requiring a strong background in metrology and industrial control systems.
ConsultingElectrical DistributionTest and MeasurementWholesale
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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&ID diagrams 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
Qualification
Required
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&ID diagrams, Set Route, or other plant control system tools is a plus
Understanding of industrial safety protocols and proper use of PPE
Preferred
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
Benefits
Paid time off
Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement
Stock purchase plan
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Additional stipend of $300-$400/week for this site
Company
Transcat
Transcat is a provider of accredited calibration, repair, inspection and compliance services including analytical instrument.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$150MKey Investors
M&T Bank
2025-07-29Post Ipo Debt· $150M
1989-03-07IPO
Leadership Team
Lee Rudow
President and CEO
Michael Tschiderer
Chief Financial Officer
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