Instrumentation and Controls Tech

Instrumentation & Controls Technician

Location

Litchfield Park, AZ

Employment Type

Contract to Hire

Compensation

$32–$38/hr DOE

Guaranteed 68-hour work weeks

28 hours OT guaranteed weekly

Position Summary

Seeking experienced Instrumentation & Controls Technicians for a large-scale data center construction and commissioning project supporting industrial automation and facility control systems. Technicians will assist with installation, termination, calibration, troubleshooting, and startup of instrumentation and control systems critical to data center infrastructure, including HVAC, cooling systems, process monitoring, and building automation integration.

Candidates must have strong hands-on field experience with Siemens PLC systems, device termination, loop checks, instrumentation calibration, and blueprint/schematic interpretation.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Terminate instrumentation and control wiring at panels, junction boxes, and field devices

• Install and wire field instrumentation including:

  • Flow meters

  • Temperature sensors

  • Pressure transmitters

  • Control valves

  • Monitoring devices

• Read and interpret:

  • Electrical schematics

  • Loop drawings

  • P&IDs

  • Control panel drawings

  • Wiring diagrams

• Assist with commissioning of data center control systems

• Perform point-to-point checks and loop verification

• Troubleshoot wiring faults, communication issues, and signal discrepancies

• Verify proper device operation during startup and commissioning

• Support Siemens PLC integration and field I/O checkout

• Work alongside engineers and commissioning teams to resolve system deficiencies

• Document field changes and redlines for engineering updates

• Ensure all installations comply with project quality and safety standards

Required Technical Skills

• 3+ years as an Instrumentation & Controls Technician

• Strong field device termination experience

• Hands-on experience with Siemens PLCs / Siemens controls platforms

• Experience performing loop checks and commissioning support

• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints

• Experience with industrial instrumentation calibration and troubleshooting

• Familiarity with low-voltage control systems

• Experience in industrial, mission-critical, or data center environments preferred

Soft Skills / Culture Fit

• Organized and detail-oriented

• Positive attitude

• Coachable

• No ego / team-first mentality

• Strong communication with field and engineering teams

• Able to work in a fast-paced project environment

Ideal Background

Candidates coming from:

• Data centers

• Industrial automation projects

• Water/wastewater controls

• Process controls

• Mission critical facility construction

• Prime Controls / system integrator environments

You should be proficient in:

• Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
• Electrical Installation
• Industrial Electrical Experience
• Interpret Drawings/ Schematics
• terminations

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)