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Instrument Technician

National Grid
Providence, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/21/2026
About Us

Hourly Pay Rate - $56.02

Location - Providence

Key Accountabilities

  • Maintain plant instrumentation and controls, access control and security, and electrical power systems.
  • Adjust, maintain, troubleshoot, and correct problems with instrumentation and control, access control and security and electrical power systems
  • Correct problems with AC electrical, gas quality and measurement equipment.
  • Perform board replacement, configures, re-boots and re-loads programs for instrumentation and control, RTU's and PLC's, gas and fire detection, plant access and security, gas quality and measurement equipment.
  • Performs calibrations to instrumentation and control equipment that requires the imposition of a signal form and outside device.
  • Maintains inventories of spare parts and materials in an orderly manner.
  • Records and evaluates operating data and initiates corrective action to maintain required performance of equipment and alerts supervision to potential problems and failures.
  • Accurately and legibly record operating data and complete reports using paper and electronic mediums.
  • Participates in continuous, routine training for operations, maintenance, security and fire protection to stay qualified for this classification per DOT, State and Local regulations.
  • Ensure work is performed to Code(s) and Company standards, oversee the work performed by contractors, work rotating shifts if required, respond to after hours call outs and perform any other plant work as assigned.
  • Performs the duties of and assists in training lower classifications.

Qualifications

  • Must have High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Must have valid state Diver's License
  • Must have a RI Electricians license
  • Must be mechanically inclined
  • May be called in on off hours
  • Must pass Field Assessment Test

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

More Information

Hourly Pay Rate - $56.02

Location - Providence

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

Salary : $56

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