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Electrical Instrumentation Controls Technician Jobs in Tennessee

Woodbridge

Controls Technician

Chattanooga, TN

$27.75 - $36.50/hr

Diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation, and automation issues using advanced ... Maintain and manage spare parts inventory for instrumentation and controls systems * Ensure ...

Woodbridge Group

Controls Technician

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$65 - $90/hr

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Woodbridge

Controls Technician

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$27.75 - $36.50/hr

Diagnose and resolve electrical, instrumentation, and automation issues using advanced ... Maintain and manage spare parts inventory for instrumentation and controls systems * Ensure ...

RMJ Consulting LLC

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Electrical Controls PE

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Experience with SCADA, HMI, instrumentation, and telemetry systems * Experience performing power ... panel building technicians Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer who ...

Howmet Aerospace

Controls Technician

Morristown, TN · On-site

$26.75 - $35.25/hr

Associates Degree Industrial Instrumentation, Electronics BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 5 years ... Electrical Schematic drawing experience JOB SUMMARY: Monitors the control systems of automated ...

Eastman

Electrical & Controls Designer

Kingsport, TN · On-site

Responsibilities The Electrical & Instrumentation Design team sits at the intersection of electrical, controls, power, and instrumentation engineering, turning complex system requirements into ...

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What is the difference between Electrical Instrumentation Controls Technician vs Electrical Maintenance Technician?

AspectElectrical Instrumentation Controls TechnicianElectrical Maintenance Technician
CertificationsTypically requires certifications in instrumentation, control systems, and electrical troubleshootingOften holds electrical trade certifications or licenses, focusing on electrical systems maintenance
Work EnvironmentWorks mainly in industrial plants, manufacturing facilities, and process industries with control systemsWorks in various settings including commercial, industrial, and residential electrical systems
Job FocusSpecializes in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting control systems and instrumentationFocuses on electrical system repairs, wiring, and general electrical maintenance

Electrical Instrumentation Controls Technicians and Electrical Maintenance Technicians share some electrical skills but differ mainly in their focus. The instrumentation technician specializes in control systems and instrumentation, while the maintenance technician handles broader electrical repairs. Both roles are essential in industrial settings, but their certifications, work environments, and job responsibilities vary.

What does an electrical instrumentation controls technician do?

An electrical instrumentation controls technician installs, maintains, and repairs electrical and control systems used in industrial processes. They work with sensors, controllers, and automation equipment, often using tools like multimeters and PLCs, and typically require technical certifications. Their role ensures the safe and efficient operation of equipment in manufacturing, power plants, or other industrial settings.

Where do electrical instrumentation controls technicians make the most money?

Electrical instrumentation controls technicians tend to earn higher salaries in regions with a strong industrial or manufacturing presence, such as areas with large chemical, oil and gas, or power generation facilities. Factors like experience, certifications, and specialized skills with control systems and instrumentation can also influence earning potential, especially in high-demand sectors or facilities with complex automation needs.

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Electrical Engineer - Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Level IV

Akima, LLC

Oak Ridge, TN • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 11 days ago

Akima rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

377th of 452 rated engineering

Job description

Akima Infrastructure Services, LLC (AIS), is actively seeking Engineering, Professional, Technical, and administrative support personnel as part of our staff augmentation team supporting the Department of Energy at the Y-12 National Security Complex located in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and the Pantex Plant located in Amarillo, Texas.
Successful candidates will be employees of AIS, a premier government contractor charged with employing highly motivated and well-qualified personnel who can advance Y-12's core mission to ensure a safe, secure, and reliable U.S. nuclear deterrent, which is essential to national security. Though employed by AIS, the employee will take day-to-day direction and assignments from Y-12 staff employed directly by the security complex. Pay, benefits, Human Resources, and Employment Management functions are provided by AIS.
Qualified applicants must be a US citizen, at least 18 years of age, and able to meet pre-employment requirements including any required physicals, drug screen, and/or background investigation to satisfy clearance requirements from the Department of Energy. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today!
Responsibilities
  • Candidate will be responsible for developing high quality detailed design packages, providing engineering procurement and field technical support to implement those designs, and providing expertise for troubleshooting and technical assessments of plant systems.
  • Design involves the preparation of conceptual engineering deliverables such as cost-estimating bills of material and labor-hour estimates, statements of work, design criteria, and title II design engineering deliverables including preparation of calculations and analyses, construction specifications & drawings, and equipment specifications.
  • Candidate must effectively and cooperatively work as a team member of an integrated project team. Design engineer will routinely perform walkdowns in the existing plant facilities in order to generate design documents and provide field support to craft personnel.
  • All electrical engineers will apply technical expertise and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts in the Electrical Engineering field with primarily instrumentation/controls focus for equipment process control and monitoring.
  • The electrical design engineer will provide self-performed technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems through the application of established engineering practices, codes, and standards. Field troubleshooting support of existing systems will be required to inform design for corrective actions. All electrical engineers will be responsible for preparing conduit/cable schedules, conduit/equipment plans, one-line diagrams, wiring/connection/schematic diagrams, instrument loop diagrams, various sections/elevations/details, calculations, datasheets, and construction specifications.
  • Design engineers will develop control cabinet assembly drawings, system diagrams, and control logic for both batch and continuous processes using conventional analog instrumentation, distributed digital control systems, and programmable logic controller/human-machine interfaces (PLCs/HMIs). Design engineers will also develop process control system narratives, aid in the development of process software requirements, and provide input to Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
  • Position is full-time (4/10 schedule Mon.-Thur.).

Qualifications
  • ABET accredited Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering with 15-20 years of experience or a MS with 14-18 years of experience and > 5 years instrumentation and controls design experience.
  • Ability to obtain a DOE Q clearance. DOE Q-Clearance is highly desired but not required to start work. Any uncleared candidates will be expected to apply for a clearance after starting work.
  • Candidate should have demonstrated experience utilizing the National Electrical Code, UL508A, and relevant ISA standards to design instrumentation and controls systems.
  • Experience utilizing Rockwell Automation industrial automation software (RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, etc.) is preferred but not required.
  • A Professional Engineering License (PE) is preferred but not required.

Special Requirements:
  • Pre-employment Drug Screen - External applicants selected for this position are required to successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment drug test.
  • Medical Exam(s) - Job related pre-placement medical examinations may be required for this position.
  • This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. If determined as such, this position would be identified as a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require participation in an ongoing random drug testing program in addition to the pre-employment drug screen.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.
Job ID
2026-25195
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Akima Infrastructure Services (AIS), an Akima company, is not just another staffing contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At AIS, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, AIS provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, AIS supports vital missions with the most in-demand and specialized skill sets in the world.
As an AIS employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

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As an Alaska Native Corporation headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Akima is dedicated to delivering superior outcomes for our customers’ missions while simultaneously creating a long-lived asset for our Iñupiat shareholders. Akima maintains a portfolio of small businesses, 8(a) companies, and operating companies that deliver simplified and accelerated access to the products and services agencies need to ensure mission success.

Industry

Specialty trade contractors

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

1995

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