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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for electrical instrumentation apprenticeship in Texas is $34.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.89 and $40.29 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Electrical Instrumentation Apprenticeship is a training program that combines hands-on work experience with classroom instruction to develop skills in installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical and instrumentation systems. Apprentices work under the supervision of experienced professionals to learn how to troubleshoot, calibrate, and test electrical and control systems in industries like manufacturing, energy, and automation. This role requires knowledge of wiring, sensors, control panels, and safety regulations. The apprenticeship typically lasts 3-5 years and may include certification upon completion, preparing individuals for a career as a qualified technician.

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As an Electrical Instrumentation Apprentice, you will typically assist in the installation, calibration, and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems used in industrial environments like manufacturing plants or utilities. You might work on tasks such as wiring control panels, testing sensors and transmitters, troubleshooting automated equipment, and performing routine inspections. Apprentices often collaborate with experienced technicians and electricians, learning hands-on while contributing to ongoing projects. This role offers opportunities to develop a broad skill set in both electrical work and process control, preparing you for more advanced positions in the field.

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To thrive as an Electrical Instrumentation Apprentice, you need a strong grasp of basic electrical theory, math skills, and a high school diploma or equivalent, with many employers preferring enrollment in or completion of a relevant technical program. Familiarity with hand tools, wiring diagrams, industrial measurement devices, and safety certifications like OSHA are often required. Standout candidates demonstrate attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and a willingness to learn from more experienced technicians. These skills are essential for safely installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex industrial electrical and instrumentation systems.

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Instrument and Electrical (I&E) Technician

Covestro

Baytown, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Evaluate, analyze, maintain, repair, and troubleshoot electrical instrument and computerized process control systems.

  • Test, calibrate, perform preventive maintenance, and maintain records of PCT critical equipment and instruments.

  • Interface with engineering, construction, and plant personnel to ensure successful project execution related to PCT systems.

Covestro rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 15 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 103 rated chemical manufacturers

Job description

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18,000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

What We Offer

The primary responsibility of this role, asInstrument and ElectricalTechnician, is to evaluate, analyze, maintain, repair and troubleshoot electrical instrument and computerized process control systems; assist engineers in research, troubleshooting, installation and implementation of sophisticated control apparatus while also working with minimum supervision, making decisions and assisting operations in troubleshooting unit.

Major Responsibilities

  • Test, calibration and Preventive Maintenance (PM) of PCT critical equipment/instruments and maintenance of test/calibration/PM records

  • Installing, improving or modifying PCT equipment

  • Troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing PCT systems and all related electrical equipment in areas of responsibility

  • Perform periodic preventive maintenance to ensure equipment reliability

  • Maintain accurate red line records including electrical single line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, etc. of PCT systems

  • Interface with engineering, construction and plant personnel to ensure successful execution of project with regard to PCT

  • Monitor contract personnel on an as-needed basis

  • Maintain strong safety awareness and knowledge of the plant, PCT and safety procedures

  • Maintain an ongoing commitment and involvement in the quality improvement process

  • Evaluates recurring maintenance problems to determine root cause and then formulates a corrective action plan to be implemented

  • Troubleshoots PCT systems to identify and correct the problem

  • Interprets information for various test equipment, documentation and verbal information from operations with respect to a given problem to expedite repair of equipment.

What You Offer

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum of a High School degree or GED equivalent AND at least one of the below:

  • Associates or College Certificate in a discipline relative to the instrumentation and/ or electrical field
  • applicable armed forces training,
  • Certified Control Systems Technician III certificate
  • 5 years of Instrumentation or Electrical experience in a Plant environment
  • Completed Electrical apprenticeship program

  • Availability to provide after-hour call-in and occasional shift support;

  • The eligibility to apply for and obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) within a reasonable timeframe

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Instrumentation or Electrical

  • Thirty months previous instrumentation/electrical experience in a chemical plant complex

  • Working knowledge of analog and digital instrumentation and controls, distributed and computer-controlled systems, programmable logic controllers and power distribution equipment up to 480V/2300V/4160V

  • Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code

Knowledge & Skills:

  • Able to read basic electrical and instrumentation drawing

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Are you as curious, courageous and colorful as we are? If so, we can offer you an exciting career opportunity. We look forward to receiving your application and resume. Become part of our team - apply now!

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