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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for instrumentation control technician per diem in the United States is $30.16, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.32 and $35.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an instrumentation control technician per diem do?

An Instrumentation Control Technician Per Diem is responsible for installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting instruments and control systems that monitor and regulate various processes in industrial settings. Working on a per diem basis means they are hired as needed, often to fill temporary staffing gaps or handle specific projects. Their tasks include calibrating equipment, ensuring systems operate safely and efficiently, and performing repairs to minimize downtime. These technicians must have a strong understanding of electrical and electronic systems, as well as safety protocols.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an instrumentation control technician per diem?

To thrive as an Instrumentation Control Technician Per Diem, you need a solid understanding of process control systems, instrumentation calibration, and troubleshooting, often backed by a technical diploma or associate degree in instrumentation, electronics, or a related field. Familiarity with PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, and relevant certifications such as ISA Certified Control Systems Technician are typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication help technicians excel in both independent and team settings. These competencies are critical for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of industrial processes during variable or on-call shifts.

What are some common challenges faced by instrumentation control technicians working on a per diem basis?

As a per diem Instrumentation Control Technician, you may encounter challenges such as rapidly adapting to new facility environments, equipment, and safety protocols with minimal onboarding time. You might also need to quickly familiarize yourself with unique plant processes or control systems that differ from previous assignments. Additionally, per diem roles often require strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with permanent staff and other contractors, ensuring smooth integration and project continuity.

What is the difference between Instrumentation Control Technician Per Diem vs Instrumentation Control Technician?

AspectInstrumentation Control Technician Per DiemInstrumentation Control Technician
CredentialsTypically requires technical certifications or diplomas in instrumentation or controlsSame as Per Diem, often with additional certifications for advanced systems
Work EnvironmentOften on short-term or temporary assignments, including industrial plants and facilitiesPermanent or long-term employment in industrial, manufacturing, or processing plants
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by companies hiring temporary or contract workers in the energy, oil & gas, or manufacturing sectorsEmployed directly by companies or contractors in similar industries

The main difference is that Instrumentation Control Technician Per Diem refers to temporary or contract roles, while Instrumentation Control Technician indicates a permanent position. Both roles require similar skills and certifications, but Per Diem positions offer more flexibility and short-term assignments.

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Industrial Instrumentation & Control Technician - (Various locations)

Hillsborough County - Board of County Commissioners

Tampa, FL • On-site

$41K - $104K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description


Job Overview
Industrial Instrumentation & Control Technician performs electronics work in the calibration, programming, installation, repair, and maintenance of electronic equipment and various instrumentation, control systems, and process equipment used in an industrial/building operations setting. Assists, completes, and/or leads crews responsible for performing a broad range of electronic tasks in accordance with the International Society of Automation (ISA) standards and electronics trade practices.
Salary
Hiring Range (annual) $41,808 - $104,936
*Internal rates may vary based on the selected candidate's current grade.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate would have prior experience in field and bench instrumentation and controls best practices and procedures that support the duties, responsibilities and skill sets required of an Industrial Instrumentation and Controls Technician. The position deals with water, wastewater, reclaimed water treatment and lift station equipment such as, but not limited to the following; PLC's ( Allen Bradley, Schneider ), HMI'S, Flow meters ( Magnetic, differential pressure, ultrasonic ), pressure and level transducers ( radar, ultrasonic, diaphragm ), actuators ( electric, pneumatic ), Ultra Violet disinfection and chemical water treatment systems. The candidate will be able to troubleshoot, field or bench, any of the above listed equipment as well as perform preventative maintenance and calibrations. The candidate will need to be able to utilize the following tools and technologies; process multi-meters, specialized calibration equipment, calculators, voltage and current meters, electronic related software. The candidate should understand the importance of compliance meters and documentation of these meters. Candidates will be willing to work overtime as needed, must understand that participation in a 24/7 afterhours standby rotation program is required after successful completion of probation. Candidates should possess basic computer skills with standard software such as Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. and knowledge of a computer operated work management system. The candidate would have knowledge of infrastructure analyzers for chlorine, PH, Turbidity, Fluoride, DO, ORP, Nitrites, TSS and Blanket monitoring equipment. They would also have the ability to work with scientific and analytic computer software, electronic probes, signal generators, Beamex pressure calibrators, Siemens Verificators and specialized calibration equipment in relation to the Water, Wastewater, and Reclaim industry.
Core Competencies
  • Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
  • Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
  • Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
  • Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Tier 1Tier 2Tier 3
Duties and Responsibilities
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:
  • Troubleshoots, installs, maintains, modifies, calibrates, inspects, and repairs instrumentation process control systems, motor starters, controls and variable frequency drives.
  • Designs, constructs, assembles and rearranges circuits and performs other modifications to operation and test equipment, exhibits and other devices.
  • Operates electronic controlling, measuring, recording, transmitting, testing and diagnostic equipment in an industrial operations setting.
  • Performs complex installation, modification, fabrication, repair and maintenance of electronic and/or electrical equipment used in industrial / plant / operations setting in accordance with ISA and/or the National Electric Code (NEC).
  • Performs advanced analysis and interpretation of test data and may edit PLC programs using specified software.
  • Controls industrial processes using electronic software and applications such as scientific and analytic computer software, calculators, voltage and current meters, electronic probes, process multi-meters and specialized calibration equipment.
  • Interprets and ensures compliance with established codes, calculates data necessary for wiring systems, and requisitions supplies and materials needed to complete projects and assignments.
  • May direct and/or oversee the work of lower level technicians and fellow technical maintenance employees and train lower level technicians and staff in all phases of a variety of electronic instrumentation, equipment, and control systems.
  • May serve as the lead employee as directed on project teams assigned to a given assignment.
  • May be required to complete Annual Performance Reviews.
  • Recommends electronic requirements in support of facilities and/or systems.
  • Prepares work schedules and coordinates maintenance schedule with operations as well as prepare technical reports of electronic operational issues.
  • Provides written documentation and reports for compliance inspections.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:
  • Troubleshoots, installs, maintains, modifies, calibrates, inspects, and repairs instrumentation process control systems, motor starters, controls and variable frequency drives.
  • Designs, constructs, assembles and rearranges circuits and performs other modifications to operation and test equipment, exhibits and other devices.
  • Operates electronic controlling, measuring, recording, transmitting, testing and diagnostic equipment in an industrial operations setting.
  • Performs complex installation, modification, fabrication, repair and maintenance of electronic and/or electrical equipment used in industrial / plant / operations setting in accordance with ISA and/or the National Electric Code (NEC).
  • Performs advanced analysis and interpretation of test data and may edit PLC programs using specified software.
  • Controls industrial processes using electronic software and applications such as scientific and analytic computer software, calculators, voltage and current meters, electronic probes, process multi-meters and specialized calibration equipment.
  • Interprets and ensures compliance with established codes, calculates data necessary for wiring systems, and requisitions supplies and materials needed to complete projects and assignments.
  • May direct and/or oversee the work of lower level technicians and fellow technical maintenance employees and train lower level technicians and staff in all phases of a variety of electronic instrumentation, equipment, and control systems.
  • May serve as the lead employee as directed on project teams assigned to a given assignment.
  • Recommends electronic requirements in support of facilities and/or systems.
  • Prepares work schedules and coordinates maintenance schedule with operations as well as prepare technical reports of electronic operational issues.
  • Provides written documentation and reports for compliance inspections.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Duties and Responsibilities
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below:
  • Troubleshoots, installs, maintains, modifies, calibrates, inspects, and repairs instrumentation process control systems, motor starters, controls and variable frequency drives.
  • Designs, constructs, assembles and rearranges circuits and performs other modifications to operation and test equipment, exhibits and other devices.
  • Operates electronic controlling, measuring, recording, transmitting, testing and diagnostic equipment in an industrial operations setting.
  • Performs complex installation, modification, fabrication, repair and maintenance of electronic and/or electrical equipment used in industrial / plant / operations setting in accordance with ISA and/or the National Electric Code (NEC).
  • Performs advanced analysis and interpretation of test data and may edit PLC programs using specified software.
  • Controls industrial processes using electronic software and applications such as scientific and analytic computer software, calculators, voltage and current meters, electronic probes, process multi-meters and specialized calibration equipment.
  • Interprets and ensures compliance with established codes, calculates data necessary for wiring systems, and requisitions supplies and materials needed to complete projects and assignments.
  • May direct and/or oversee the work of lower level technicians and fellow technical maintenance employees and train lower level technicians and staff in all phases of a variety of electronic instrumentation, equipment, and control systems.
  • May serve as the lead employee as directed on project teams assigned to a given assignment.
  • Recommends electronic requirements in support of facilities and/or systems.
  • Prepares work schedules and coordinates maintenance schedule with operations as well as prepare technical reports of electronic operational issues.
  • Provides written documentation and reports for compliance inspections.
  • Performs other related duties as required.

Job Specifications
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal electronics compliance regulations as applicable to specific agency or department facilities.
  • Knowledge of electrical safe work practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the function and operation of electronic controlling, measuring, recording, transmitting, testing and diagnostic equipment.
  • Knowledge of industrial automation, control panels, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and instruments.
  • Knowledge in the proper applications of instruments that control a process function.
  • Knowledge of Radio Communications associated software & hardware.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation and controls systems within agency or department.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and program with electronic related software.
  • Ability to work with scientific and analytic computer software, calculators, voltage and current meters, electronic probes, process multi-meters and specialized calibration equipment, in an industrial operations setting.
  • Ability to work a variety of work schedules including emergency, and/or disaster situations.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, edit, configure and program Controls Systems such as PLCs, Human Machine Interface, drives, SCADA or other proprietary agency/department software with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to interpret engineering plans, diagrams, schematic, PLC ladder logic, and blue prints.
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to pass medical testing and to wear various types of respiratory protection deemed necessary for the environment being worked in for the protection of the employee. The types of respiratory protection devices used are (but not limited to) Half Facepiece, Full Facepiece, Filtering Facepiece, Powered Air-Purifying (PAPRs), Supplied-Air, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs), or Combination Type.

Job Specifications
  • Knowledge of local, state, and federal electronics compliance regulations as applicable to specific agency or department facilities.
  • Knowledge of electrical safe work practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the function and operation of electronic controlling, measuring, recording, transmitting, testing and diagnostic equipment.
  • Knowledge of industrial automation, control panels, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and instruments.
  • Knowledge in the proper applications of instruments that control a process function.
  • Knowledge of Radio Communications associated software & hardware.
  • Knowledge of instrumentation and controls systems within agency or department.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and program with electronic related software.
  • Ability to work with scientific and analytic computer software, calculators, voltage and current meters, electronic probes, process multi-meters and specialized calibration equipment, in an industrial operations setting.
  • Ability to work a variety of work schedules including emergency, and/or disaster situations.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, edit, configure and program Controls Systems such as PLCs, Human Machine Interface, drives, SCADA or other proprietary agency/department software with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to interpret engineering plans, diagrams, schematic, PLC ladder logic, and blue prints.
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Ability to pass medical testing and to wear various types of respiratory protection deemed necessary for the environment being worked in for the protection of the employee. The types of respiratory protection devices used are (but not limited to) Half Facepiece, Full Facepiece, Filtering Facepiece, Powered Air-Purifying (PAPRs

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