Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Electric Hydrogen
San Jose, CA
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to hands-on technicians with industrial instrumentation experience working in a hybrid lab environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with industrial instrumentation experience and a knack for electrical systems and control panel modifications
    — “Experience working with instrumentation and controls in a plant, chemical process, manufacturing, or similar industrial environment”
  • Individuals who can interpret technical drawings and P&IDs with precision and adapt hardware based on engineering direction
    — “Read and interpret industrial electrical drawings and schematics”
  • Technicians comfortable with high-voltage systems and safety protocols in a lab setting
    — “Support work involving HVDC power converters operating above 1,000 VDC”

Things to consider

  • Occasional travel is required, though limited to no more than 15%
    — “Occasional travel may be required, generally no more than 15%”
  • The role demands a hybrid work arrangement with in-office presence in San Jose, CA
    — “hybrid capacity from our San Jose, CA office”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with low-voltage wiring and control panel modifications in your resume and interviews
    — “Experience with low-voltage AC and DC wiring”
  • Demonstrate your ability to update technical drawings and create as-built documentation
    — “Ability to update technical drawings and create as-built drawings”
  • Showcase your familiarity with P&IDs and safety practices in lab environments
    — “Read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)”
  • Emphasize your independent work ethic and technical problem-solving skills
    — “You will work with a high degree of independence and autonomy in a hands-on technical environment”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · LowAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrumentation, controls, electrical components, and test equipment
Typical background
experience working with instrumentation and controls in a plant, chemical process, manufacturing, or similar industrial environment

Skills & requirements

Required

Instrumentation And ControlsElectrical SystemsTechnical DrawingsCommissioning And TroubleshootingHVDC Power ConvertersPiping And Instrumentation Diagrams (p&ids)Safety Practices

Preferred

Control Panel Design

Stack & domain

InstrumentationControlsElectrical SystemsFabricationTechnical DrawingsPiping And Instrumentation Diagrams (p&ids)CommissioningTroubleshootingControl Panel WiringHVDC Power ConvertersSafety PracticesIndependenceAutonomyTechnical EnvironmentTeamworkCommunicationProblem-solvingEnergy SolutionsDecarbonizationPlantChemical ProcessManufacturingIndustrial Environment

About the role

Original posting from Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people deliver creative decarbonization energy solutions to our customers.

We are seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Technician to join our team. In this role, you will support the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of instrumentation, controls, electrical components, and test equipment. You will work with a high degree of independence and autonomy in a hands-on technical environment.

This role is ideal for a technician with experience working with instrumentation and controls in a plant, chemical process, manufacturing, or similar industrial environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable reading and updating technical drawings, working with electrical systems, fabricating from concept drawings, and safely supporting test and lab operations.

You will work primarily in a lab environment. Occasional travel may be required, generally no more than 15%. You will work in a hybrid capacity from our San Jose, CA office and report to the Manager, Control Systems.

Primary Responsibilities

Install instrumentation, sensors, and associated hardware

Perform low-voltage DC and AC wiring

Commission and troubleshoot test equipment, instrumentation, and control systems

Support the procurement and specification of electrical components and hardware

Perform control panel wiring and modifications

Support work involving HVDC power converters operating above 1,000 VDC

Read and interpret industrial electrical drawings and schematics

Update drawings and create accurate as-built documentation

Fabricate and iterate hardware based on concept drawings and engineering direction

Read and interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

Identify hazards and follow appropriate safety practices while working in a lab environment

Qualifications

Experience working with instrumentation and controls in a plant, chemical process, manufacturing, industrial, or similar technical environment

Strong understanding of industrial electrical drawings and schematics

Experience with low-voltage AC and DC wiring

Ability to update technical drawings and create as-built drawings

Ability to fabricate and modify hardware based on concept drawings

Working knowledge of piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)

Experience commissioning and troubleshooting test equipment, instrumentation, or control systems

Experience with control panel wiring. Control panel design experience is a plus

Familiarity with electrical component and hardware specification and procurement

Ability to recognize electrical, mechanical, and operational hazards and work safely in a lab environment

Ability to work independently and manage hands-on technical responsibilities with limited supervision

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Compensation and Benefits | S3

San Jose Zone$46.28—$62.61 USDActual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.​

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:​

an equity grant​

time off programs​

a $75/month cell phone allowance​

a 4% employer 401(k) match​

access to competitive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability plans

a discretionary bonus​

Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply! 

Source: Electric Hydrogen careers

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