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Fire Sprinkler Inspector

San Diego, CA · On-site

$23.51 - $32.31/hr

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What is the difference between Controls Apprenticeship vs Controls Technician?

AspectControls ApprenticeshipControls Technician
CredentialsOn-the-job training, possibly some technical certificationsTechnical diploma or associate degree, industry certifications
Work EnvironmentTraining environment, supervised tasksHands-on work in industrial or commercial settings
Industry UsageEntry-level training program for future techniciansFull-time role responsible for maintaining control systems

The Controls Apprenticeship is a training program designed to develop skills for future Controls Technicians. While apprenticeships focus on learning through supervised work and gaining certifications, Controls Technicians are fully qualified professionals responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and maintaining control systems in various industries.

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Instrumentation & Controls Apprentice Technician

SST Direct

Torrance, CA • On-site

$28 - $35/hr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

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Job description

Location: Torrance, CA
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $28/hr. - $35/hr.
We are seeking an Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Apprentice Technician for a direct hire opportunity in Orangeville, UT.
The I&C Apprentice Technician participates in a structured four-level development program designed to build technical proficiency through formal training, qualification-based learning, hands-on field experience, and mentorship from experienced I&C Technicians and Supervisors.
The apprenticeship program develops the skills necessary to support industrial instrumentation, process controls, electrical systems, automation, and nuclear-grade equipment reliability.
This role is ideal for a technically driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment where precision, problem-solving, teamwork, and attention to detail are critical. Apprentices will progressively take on greater responsibility while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, configuration control, and procedural compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Instrumentation & Controls Maintenance
  • Perform maintenance activities in accordance with established safety, quality assurance, security, cybersecurity, and operational requirements.
  • Inspect, maintain, calibrate, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and install instrumentation and control systems.
  • Perform preventive, predictive, corrective, and emergent maintenance on critical I&C equipment.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, pneumatic, digital, and process control systems.
Calibration & Testing
Calibrate, test, and verify the operation of instrumentation, including:
  • Pressure and differential pressure transmitters
  • Temperature, flow, and level transmitters
  • RTDs and thermocouples
  • Process switches
  • Control valves, actuators, and positioners
  • Digital field instruments and monitoring systems
Perform instrument loop checks, functional testing, signal verification, and equipment restoration activities.
Installation & Technical Support
  • Install, terminate, inspect, and test instrument wiring, tubing, fittings, and associated components.
  • Support commissioning, startup testing, equipment modifications, system upgrades, and reliability improvement initiatives.
  • Support planned outages, emergent troubleshooting, and other time-sensitive maintenance activities.
Diagnostic & Calibration Equipment
Utilize precision diagnostic and calibration equipment, including:
  • Digital multimeters
  • Process calibrators
  • Pressure calibrators
  • Temperature simulators
  • HART communicators
  • Specialized instrumentation test equipment
Technical Documentation
Read and interpret technical documentation, including:
  • Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Instrument loop diagrams
  • Electrical schematics
  • Logic diagrams
  • Equipment drawings
  • Technical manuals
Maintain accurate documentation, including:
  • Work packages
  • Calibration records
  • Inspection reports
  • Equipment history records
Safety, Quality & Collaboration
  • Apply configuration control, Foreign Material Exclusion (FME), housekeeping, and human performance practices.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Quality Assurance, and other teams to support safe and reliable facility performance.
  • Complete all required technical training, qualifications, and apprenticeship milestones.

Basic Qualifications
  • Associate degree in Instrumentation, Electronics, Electrical Technology, Nuclear Technology, Automation, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent military or technical training may also be considered.
  • 2+ years of experience preferred in industrial maintenance, instrumentation, electrical systems, controls, automation, manufacturing, power generation, process industries, or a military technical environment.
  • Experience with electrical systems, automation equipment, instrumentation, or industrial controls preferred.
  • Ability to obtain required facility access authorization and successfully complete all required training and qualification programs.

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