Instrument & Controls Technician - Commissioning/Start Up

First Tek, Inc.

  • Sabine Pass, TX
  • 10 days ago
  • $70–$90 Per Hour

Highlights

This role ensures instrumentation, analyzers, and control systems are installed, tested, calibrated, and fully functional to support safe and reliable plant startup. We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSabine Pass, TX
Salary$70–$90 Per Hour

Description

Job#: 26-03019

Location: Sabine Pass, TX 77655
Duration: Contract thru Aug. 2027
Schedule: M-F, 10 Hours Per Day
Salary Range (DOE): $70.00 - $90.00/hr. 

Description:

Location: Onsite – TWIC Required Area
Department: Operations / Project Turnover
Reports To: Operations Superintendent / Turnover Lead

 

Instrument & Controls Technician – Commissioning / Startup

 

Position Summary

The I&C Technician is responsible for execution of commissioning, turnover, and startup activities supporting LNG facility operations. This role ensures instrumentation, analyzers, and control systems are installed, tested, calibrated, and fully functional to support safe and reliable plant startup. The technician is expected to take ownership of system completion, quality, and operational readiness.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee the execution of loop checks, calibration, functional testing, and commissioning of instrumentation and control systems, including GE Mark VI turbine controls.
  • Verify systems are designed, installed, and tested in accordance with project specifications, procedures, and company standards.
  • Drive system completion and turnover by validating documentation, punch closure, and readiness for Operations acceptance.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve instrumentation and control system issues impacting commissioning and startup.
  • Ensure proper preservation, protection, and storage of instruments and analyzers through construction and commissioning phases.
  • Perform witnessing of regulatory and operational testing; verify records are maintained in compliance with plant and environmental requirements.
  • Interface directly with Operations, Engineering, and Construction to ensure alignment on system readiness and startup priorities.
  • Support turbine and process unit startup, including integration of Mark VI control systems with plant DCS and field instrumentation.
  • Track and verify material requests and critical spares required for commissioning and startup activities.
  • Role may require extended hours, nightshift support, and field execution during critical commissioning and startup milestones.

 

 

Minimum Requirements

  • 5+ years I&C experience in LNG, gas processing, or cryogenic facilities, with direct commissioning/startup involvement
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with:
  • Instrument calibration, loop checks, and functional testing
  • GE Mark VI
  • Online analyzers (GCs, moisture, gas quality)
  • Process measurement (pressure, temperature, flow, level)
  • Turnover and system completion processes

 

Key Competencies

  • Strong working knowledge of LNG process systems and plant equipment
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and control narratives
  • Ownership mindset with focus on safe, reliable startup execution
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem resolution skills in a live plant environment
  • Commitment to safety, procedure compliance, and quality workmanship
  • Ability to perform under dynamic startup conditions
  • Effective interface coordination across Operations, Construction, Commissioning, and Engineering

 

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Top Requirements

  • 5+ years I&C experience in LNG, gas processing, or cryogenic facilities
  • Direct Commissioning and completions experience
  • Process measurement (pressure, temperature, flow, and level)
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop drawings, and control narratives
  • Familiar with industry standards and instrumentation installation.

Benefits:

The benefits available with this position include:

  • Ongoing Training (RSO, Systems, Software Programs, OSHA Safety, JJ Keller, etc.)
  • Continuous Employment Development and Learning
  • Ongoing Advocacy, internal assets with HSE, Legal and HR teams and experts to aid in Employee Career Path and Advancement
  • 401K
  • Healthcare Group Medical Coverage & Healthcare for California only
  • Dental Insurance Coverage
  • Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Long Term Disability
  • Voluntary Short-Term Disability
  • Direct Deposit
  • Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

About Cenergy International Services

Cenergy is a dynamic, diverse, woman-owned company that has provided stellar support to our clients globally for over 25 years! We hire extraordinary people, and each of our team members are encouraged to embody our core values to drive innovation and own it with integrity and trust while adding to our positive and forward-thinking atmosphere.

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