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United Flow Technologies

GA · On-site

$30 - $48.78/hr

Tesco Controls is seeking a Field Service Technician to lead and support on-site commissioning and ... Troubleshoots instrumentation and control systems using electrical ladder schematics * Calibrates ...

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$100 - $125/hr

Instrumentation and Controls Technician Responsibilities * Models the mission, vision, values, and culture of the organization * Performs troubleshooting and maintenance of plant control systems in ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary instrumentation controls technician in the United States is $35.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $40.87 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Instrumentation Controls Technician vs Instrumentation Controls Technician?

AspectTemporary Instrumentation Controls TechnicianInstrumentation Controls Technician
CertificationsOften requires OSHA safety training, basic electrical certificationsRequires similar certifications, may include additional industry-specific credentials
Work EnvironmentPrimarily on temporary projects, construction sites, or during plant shutdownsPermanent facilities, ongoing maintenance, and operational support
Job DurationShort-term, project-basedLong-term, ongoing employment
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in construction, plant startups, and shutdownsUsed in manufacturing, power plants, and industrial facilities

The main difference between a Temporary Instrumentation Controls Technician and an Instrumentation Controls Technician lies in the employment duration and work setting. Temporary technicians are hired for short-term projects like construction or shutdowns, while permanent technicians work in ongoing operational roles. Both roles require similar certifications and skills, but their job scope and employment type differ.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Instrumentation Controls Technician job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 4% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $73,669 per year, or $35.4 per hour.

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

United Flow Technologies

GA • On-site

$30 - $48.78/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support on-site commissioning, startup activities, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems.

  • Inspect, calibrate, and verify the accuracy of instrumentation, sensors, and control devices, and document failure rates.

  • Install, wire, and repair electrical and electronic equipment such as motor controls, VFDs, PLCs, transmitters, and HMIs.

Job description

At Tesco Controls (a UFT company), our culture is grounded in the idea that the how we achieve results is just as important as the results themselves. Our winning behaviors guide the way we work, collaborate, and grow—both as individual employees and as a team. Our core winning behaviors are to Build Relationships, have a Relentless Drive for Results, to Communicate with Integrity and Focus, and to Be a Mentor, Teacher, Learner. These behaviors are more than words—they are the foundation of our success and continued growth. 

Here, you’ll join a stable, growing company where your work directly supports cleaner water, stronger communities, and critical infrastructure across the country. If you want meaningful work, real growth opportunities, and a team that takes pride in doing the right thing—you’ll find it here. Apply today and help power the systems that keep our world running.

 

Tesco Controls is seeking a Field Service Technician to lead and support on-site commissioning and startup activities for Water and Wastewater control system projects. This role is responsible for commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting instrumentation and motor control cabinets, PLC cabinets,  while ensuring all startup activities are thoroughly documented. The position offers the opportunity to apply expertise in PLC programming and automated control processes, working hands-on with advanced equipment in dynamic field environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful project outcomes.

 
 
What you'll do:
  • Configures parameters and troubleshoots VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)
  • Troubleshoots instrumentation and control systems using electrical ladder schematics
  • Calibrates, traces, and corrects control loop malfunctions; participates in the maintenance and production concerning instrument systems
  • Verifies accuracy of gauges and measuring instruments such as pressure, flow, temperature, pH, turbidity, and conductivity; documents failure rates on specified equipment
  • Start-up Commissioning Pump/Motor Controls
  • Loop Check wires from Field to Monitoring Devices
  • Inspect/Commission/Calibrate Instrumentation (Pressure/Level/Flow)
  • Inspect/Commission/Calibrate Analytical Sensors (pH/Chlorine/Turbidity)
  • Troubleshoot Electrical/Control Logic
  • Troubleshoot Instrumentation (Pressure/Level/Flow)
  • Wire modifications to panels per drawings
  • Site installations of electrical devices/motor controls
  • Repairs, tests, adjusts, or installs electronic equipment such as industrial controls, transmitters, HMI, VFD, and PLCs.
  • Assembles, installs or repairs wiring, electrical and electronic components
  • Other duties as required
What you bring:
  • College degree preferred or high school with relevant experience
  • Experience working in a team environment
  • Experience completing the required paperwork associated with instrumentation Calibration duties
  • Experience reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Experience in writing routine reports and correspondence
  • Experience in speaking effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
  • Understanding and practice of AC/DC Voltage measurement
  • DC Current Measurement
  • Profibus Qualified
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • High level of organizational and time management skills
  • Read, write, and understand the English language
  • Ability to travel
  • Available for 24-hour on-call shifts
  • Use of Digital Multimeters
  • Basic use of power tools. (Drills/metal cutting/punches)
  • Intermittent hotel stays during week
  • Can perform confined space work
  • Can perform elevated work (Ladder/Lift)
Pay offered will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, and geographic location. We may pay more or less than the range based on the person’s qualifications. In good faith we believe the range is what we will pay for this role at the time of the posting and may change in the future.
Join our team to innovate the future of water and wastewater. You’ll collaborate with coworkers who are the best and the brightest, challenge yourself on exciting work, and help build the best water and wastewater platform company in the U.S. 
 

Tesco Controls is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. TESCO provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)

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