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Instrument Technician

Ardent Services, LLC
Gretna, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
We are among the premier providers of specialty electrical and instrumentation (E&I) services for the nation’s process industries. Our offerings include high-quality power, control, and process automation services, as well as panel fabrication, renewable energy, and energy retrofit solutions.

Job Summary

Ardent Services, LLC

An Instrument Technician must possess the knowledge and skill to install, calibrate, troubleshoot, test and repair instrument devices used to measure and control temperature, flow, pressure and level in industrial processes.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work independently from drawings, schematics, diagrams and manuals.
  • Familiar with instrument symbols and abbreviations utilized in instrument loop drawings, piping and instrument drawings (PIDS) and flow diagrams.
  • Safely use all test equipment required to troubleshoot, test and calibrate temperature, pressure, flow and level transmitters, indicators and controllers.
  • Familiar with logic and operational concepts involved in pneumatic and electronic instrument control loops.
  • Familiar with the installation of tubing and fittings used in conjunction with high/low pressure sensing lines, air supplies and purges for instrument devices.
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and OSHA Electrical Safe Work Practices as it pertains to the instrument technician’s scope of work.
  • Knowledge of use, limitations and maintenance of all Personal Protective Equipment required for the assigned work.
  • Knowledge of hazards and safe work procedures associated with working form elevated work areas and personnel lift equipment.
  • Knowledge of hazards and safe work procedures associated with the assigned work including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces, Emergency Action Plans, Safe Work Permits, Incident Reporting, and Hazcom procedures.

Qualifications

MUST HAVE VALID TWIC

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

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Notice to Prospective Employees

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