1st Year Instrument Apprentice

Control TechControl TechTroy, Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted

9/10/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$19 - $22/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The apprentice will assist in the installation, calibration, and maintenance of process control and measurement instrumentation in the field. They will also perform mechanical repairs, rebuild control valves, and troubleshoot systems using specialized test equipment.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant safety certifications such as First Aid, CPR, and H2S Alive. Preference is given to registered apprentices, and applicants must pass drug, alcohol, and criminal background checks.

Key skills

Instrument calibrationP&ID drawing interpretationProcess control instrumentationMechanical repairPiping and tubing installationControl valve rebuildingController tuningPreventative maintenanceTroubleshootingElectrical test equipmentChemical pump repairSafety complianceFirst aidCPRAEDH2S Alive

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Education requirements

high school

About Control Tech

Industry

Oil and Gas

Employees

210

Type

Partnership

Size

201-500 employees

Control Tech is a leading Electrical, Instrumentation & Automation solutions provider operating throughout Canada and the US. We pride ourselves on being a people-first company, with a talented and diverse team recognized for delivering exceptional customer service.

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Job categories

TradesManufacturingEnergyEngineeringSecurity & Safety

Description

Join our fun and fast-growing Team! We offer an attractive benefits package, including: * Being a part of a team of passionate and like-minded professionals! * Generous paid vacation and flex days * Competitive pay & 401K with company match * Bonus Incentive Program * Comprehensive Benefit Package including low-cost Industry-Leading PPO and HSA Plans, Medical (with No-cost, single-insured option!), Dental/Vision, Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D * Apprenticeship Program * Commitment to growth and development of our employees: On-the-job training and mentorship from industry-leading professionals. * Reimbursement for career development courses & licenses * Employee & Family Assistance Programs * And so much more; come see for yourself! Job Brief: The 1st Year Instrument Apprentice field technician will work with and learn from Instrument Journeyman and other apprentices.  The Apprentice will be shown practical skills and learn to test, calibrate, install, repair, and inspect manufacturing equipment and monitoring devices. Duties & Responsibilities: * Learns to read and understand P&ID drawings. * Assists with Installing process control and measurement instrumentation on existing and new field equipment and processes (transmitters, controllers, analyzers, control valves, etc.).  * Performs mechanical work associated with instrument repair and modification; removes and installs small piping and tubing. * Rebuilds control valves and tune controllers. * Performs preventative maintenance on instrumentation (calibration, replacement and tests as required); maintains field instrument records and standards. * Uses pressure and/or electrical test equipment to troubleshoot systems.  * Installs and repairs chemical pumps. * Participates/complies with company safety programs & company policies. * Provides on-call support as required.  * Other duties as required. Required Skills/Qualifications: * Registered Apprentice, preferred. * High School Diploma * Standard First Aid/CPR with AED; H2S Alive, CSO, CSTS. * Experience in oil and gas is an asset. * Successful completion of a pre-employment drug and alcohol test (required for safety-sensitive roles). * Completion of a criminal background check, with results assessed based on relevance to the position. * Verification of a clean driving record, as defined by Control Tech’s standards (e.g., no major violations, no more than 3 infractions in the past 5 years).

Requirements

  • Instrument calibration
  • P&ID drawing interpretation
  • Process control instrumentation
  • Mechanical repair
  • Piping and tubing installation
  • Control valve rebuilding
  • Controller tuning
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Troubleshooting
  • Electrical test equipment
  • Chemical pump repair
  • Safety compliance
  • First aid
  • CPR
  • AED
  • H2S Alive

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Flex days
  • 401K with company match
  • Bonus incentive program
  • PPO and HSA plans
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Company-paid life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Apprenticeship program
  • On-the-job training
  • Mentorship
  • Career development reimbursement
  • Employee and family assistance programs

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