Job Description

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician - Process Industry

Who are we?

A-Gas is a world leader in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants, clean agent fire suppressants, specialty chemicals, and associated products and services. For over 30 years, through our first-class recovery, reclamation, and repurposing processes, we have been capturing refrigerant gas for future re-use or safe destruction, preventing its harmful release into the atmosphere. Our products and services help our customers worldwide move to more environmentally friendly products and processes. For more information, please visit agas.com/us.

About the Role

We're seeking a top-notch Instrumentation & Controls Technician with strong process industry experience (chemical, refining, food & beverage, pharma, oil & gas, power, water/wastewater, etc.). You'll be the go-to expert for instrumentation reliability, control loop performance, and PLC/HMI troubleshooting-including making small, well-documented logic and display enhancements to improve uptime, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

Troubleshooting & Reliability

• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electronic components and instrumentation.
• Diagnose and resolve issues in control systems, instrumentation, and networks to minimize downtime.
• Perform loop checks, instrument calibrations, and root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring issues.

PLC & HMI

• Safely access PLCs (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi) for online monitoring and minor logic/display changes.

Instrumentation

• Install, configure, calibrate, and maintain: RTDs/thermocouples, pressure transmitters/switches, control valves/positioners, mass flow meters (Coriolis, thermal, DP), level/flow/temperature devices. understands calibration, signal scaling, linearization, and loop integrity.
• Interpret and work from P&IDs, loop sheets, instrument datasheets, wiring diagrams, and I/O lists.
• Maintain intrinsically safe (IS) and explosion-proof (XP) systems.

Quality & Compliance

• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO), hot work, confined space, and hazardous area procedures.
• Document changes via CMMS, Change Management, and revision control; keep as-built drawings and backups current.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in a process plant environment (chemical, oil & gas, water/wastewater, etc.)
• Prefer an associate's degree in electronics, instrumentation, or a related field or Electronic or instrumentation training at a recognized trade or technical school
• Documentation: Ability to read P&IDs, loop sheets, wiring diagrams; provide updates redlines; and maintain clear service notes.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley.
• Familiarity with Endress Hauser, Honeywell, Schneider instruments and DCS/PLC platforms.
• Knowledge of SIS/functional safety (SIL, IEC 61511) and proof-testing.
• CMMS experience (e.g., Maintenance Connections, SAP) and good preventive/predictive maintenance habits.

Physical & Work Environment

• Ability to work in industrial environments (noise, heat, heights), lift up to 50 lbs, and use PPE.
• Comfortable with rotating/on-call support and occasional overtime or shutdown/turnaround work.

Why A-Gas?

A-Gas offers generous benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a 401(k), company-paid short-term & long-term disability, life insurance, training initiatives, professional certifications, and a tuition reimbursement program. It is an exciting time to be a part of A-Gas, come grow with us!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.