Instrument Technician

About the Role:

TAI is seeking experienced Instrument Techs to provide startup support from 10/23/2026 - 11/15/2026 in Berryville, Arkansas.

The Instrument Technician will provide industrial clients with Installation, Calibration, Loop Commissioning, Start-Up, Preventative Maintenance, Troubleshooting and Repair of complex instrumentation systems. The Sr. Technician will be working in industrial environments and must understand the critical aspects of keeping an industrial site operating safely, precisely, and efficiently.

About TAI:
TAI brings together engineering, construction, systems integration, on-site services, and technical services — combining proven execution with trusted expertise to support clients across the entire project lifecycle. Team members at TAI are capable, well-rounded, flexible, and optimistic. We have found that the best employees are the ones who recognize the importance of what they do and the ones who let that guide them in the actions they take. More than any skill, we seek people who make decisions that support the common good. We work for our clients, and we work for one another.

Here’s a glimpse into your day to day:

• Install, Program, Troubleshoot, Commission and Calibrate the following types of instrumentation, Pressure, Temperature, Level, Flow, Analytical, Pressure Switches, Temperature Switches, Limit Switches and Control Valves, using standard Measurement and Test Equipment Calibration Standards.
• Performs installation of impulse tubing to transmitters and associated infrastructure.
• Performs calibration of instrumentation necessary for maintaining production equipment, utility, power equipment and other auxiliary measurement systems including Boilers, Chillers, Water Systems, Wastewater Systems, and other types of Industrial Systems.
• Complete calibration and service work in accordance with in-house procedures or site procedures
• Provide technical support for calibration processes and procedures including creating procedures or job/work plans.
• Complete Calibration Certificates and/or approve Certificates.
• Allen Bradley RS Logix field exposure/experience.
• PLC/HMI Troubleshooting, minor programming, installation of instrumentation and controls, and calibration.
• Perform other duties as required.

You’ll be a perfect fit if you have:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree or certification from trade school is strongly preferred.
• Have a minimum of 3-5 years experience working as an Instrument Tech within related industry, such as Power & Natural Gas, Chemical, Wastewater and Water.
• Allen Bradley or RS Logix experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of servicing and installing I&C equipment within manufacturing or industrial site
• Knowledge of performing calibrations of instruments, including but not limited to: flowmeters, pressure gauges, temperature indicators, controllers, radiation counters or detectors.
• Knowledge of performing measurements for: analytical, pressure, volumetric flow, mass flow, ultrasonic flow, level, temperature, local controllers, LEL.
• Ability to adhere to client and company directions, policies and standards.
• Ability to provide superior customer service
• ISA CCST certification is preferred, but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position as necessary to complete assigned tasks.
• The person in this position needs to frequently move about client’s facilities and offices to access equipment and complete tasks.
• Consistently operate instrumentation standards, computers, calculator, copy machine, printer and other devices to efficiently complete tasks.
• Consistently ascend and descend portable and fixed ladders, scaffolding and other equipment used to reach equipment at various levels of height some of which maybe in excess of 25 feet in a safe manner.
• Must be able to ascend and descend a large quantity of stairways at any given time.
• Frequently move tools and equipment weighing up to 50lbs across client facilities as needed to complete tasks.
• Occasionally lift and move equipment in excess of 100lbs in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work in outdoor weather conditions as needed.

Hours:

• Day and Night shifts available
• 12 Hour Shifts: 6:30am - 6:30pm OR 6:30pm - 6:30am

Pay

• Competitive hourly rate, with overtime pay!
• Per Diem available

Discover what makes TAI a top-20 manufacturing partner, according to Engineering News-Record (ENR), and one of the top-50 fastest-growing private companies in the Baltimore Business Journal. Learn more about us at www.taiengineering.com.