Freelance Instrumentation Field Engineer Jobs in California

Wunderlich-Malec Engineering (WM) is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and one of the largest and most well-established engineering companies in the United States. When you join WM you become part of a company that is:

• 100% employee-owned with 40+ years of industry history
• ENR (Engineering News Record) Top 500 firm
• Rated as a top System Integrator Giant

We have an Instrumentation Field Technician position open in our Calabasas/LA location. This person will play a key role in the business unit due to daily exposure to the customer and project deliverables. This position is a representation of the entire effort put forward on each project and is extremely important to the overall success of a project and the relationship with the customer.

Responsibilities

• Instrumentation – Specification start-up, calibration, and troubleshooting of project related instrumentation. This includes but is not limited to transmitters such as differential pressure, relative humidity, temperature, leak detection, dewpoint
• Systems Drawings – Ability to read Process and Instrumentation, Control Loop and Control Panel drawings. Responsibility for the red-line as-built mark-up of drawings to document the current state of existing PLC and DCS control systems
• Motor Control Equipment - Troubleshooting 480VAC distribution and motor control equipment. Knowledgeable of all necessary safety requirements while working with this type of equipment
• PLC Equipment - Troubleshooting PLC and relay type equipment
• Equipment modifications – Able to make necessary equipment modifications in the field, both mechanical and electrical
• Computer/ Networking - Installation and start-up of computer and networking equipment
• General administration such as paperwork, copying, printing, faxing, and using a computer

Minimum Requirements

Education Technical Associates degree or training and/or equivalent experience may be substituted.

Experience

• Ideal candidate would have over 2 years’ experience with the responsibilities as listed; instrumentation, system drawings, motor control equipment, PLC Equipment, Equipment Modifications, Telemetry Equipment, Computer & Networking Equipment
• Able to work effectively and professionally with Customers and maintaining business relationships
• Ability to work as part of a team professionally
• Must have a valid driver’s license with the ability to travel to and from client sites as required
• Must be fluent in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access
• Experience working with general contractors, other trades (e.g. electrical, mechanical, HVAC) a plus
• AutoCAD and/ or Bluebeam experience highly desired
• Building management system (BMS) experience a plus

Physical Demands of Position Must be able to have full dexterity of hands and feet at a job site. Ladder and possible confined space access required. Use of hand tools required. Seeing, color perception, hearing, clear speech, dexterity in hands, driving, lifting, climbing, ability to mount and dismount equipment, pushing, pulling, warm and cold temperature conditions, sun exposure, moisture, potential exposure to hazardous materials and electrical voltages.

Working / Residence Plan

• 50% to100% work site location; (outside of PTO)
• Standard Monday-Friday working hours with occasional weekend requirements
• Multiple 12-24+ month assignments at US-based sites with allowed weekend travel 2x/month (excluding vacations). Significant monthly stipend provided for to cover local housing, meals and incidentals. 2x per month airfare covered by Company
• Allowance for 1 month unpaid time off per year (maintenance of all benefits) when between jobs
• Calabasas/LA based position once 2-4 year field assignment is complete
• Construction trailer and industrial environment. Frequent PC and cell phone usage

Working Environment

On-site office environment, diverse industrial environments, construction trailer environment. On-site environment could require work in various temperature conditions; in and/or around moisture, on slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in confined spaces, and at heights; will require frequent standing, driving a 4-wheel drive vehicle, and occasional bending, squatting, climbing, twisting, balancing, and reaching; will have exposure to noise, vibrations and chemicals. May require irregular or extended hours, subject to being on call and travel for project completion.

*Job Descriptions are not exhaustive lists of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

Wunderlich-Malec is proud to offer a comprehensive employee-owner benefit package. Full-time employees may be eligible for the following benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D • Long Term Disability • Voluntary Short Term Disability • Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Health Savings Account • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Bonus Program • 401(k)/Profit Sharing • 100% ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) • Employee Assistance Program • Will Preparation Resources • Worldwide Travel Assistance

Salary Range and Benefits Summary

The expected salary rate is $75,000 to $100,000 base per year depending on skillset and qualifications plus a discretionary bonus and employee stock program.

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