Instrument Technician

Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Technician

Department: Data Center Construction / Facilities Engineering

Location: Goodyear, AZ — Fully On-Site

Role Type: Full-Time

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established player in the data center construction and critical infrastructure space, delivering mission-critical facilities for hyperscale and enterprise clients across the country. With a growing footprint in the Southwest, the company specializes in the design, installation, and commissioning of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems that keep data centers running reliably 24/7. They pride themselves on safety-first execution, technical precision, and long-term partnerships with major technology and cloud providers. The team values hands-on problem solvers who take ownership of their work and care about doing it right the first time.

Job Description

We're looking for an Instrumentation & Controls Technician to support the installation, calibration, testing, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems on a large-scale data center project in Goodyear, AZ. Day-to-day, this person will work closely with electrical and mechanical crews to install and terminate control wiring, calibrate field instruments, and support commissioning of BMS/EPMS and related monitoring systems. This role plays a direct part in ensuring the facility's critical infrastructure — power, cooling, and life safety systems — is properly monitored and controlled before turnover. The I&C Tech will report to the site Controls/Commissioning Lead and coordinate regularly with electricians, mechanical fitters, and commissioning engineers on-site. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, comfortable reading control drawings and loop diagrams, and interested in growing their career within mission-critical construction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, terminate, and label instrumentation and control wiring per project drawings and specifications
• Calibrate and test field instruments (temperature, pressure, flow, level sensors) to ensure accurate readings
• Support installation and point-to-point checkout of BMS/EPMS control panels and devices
• Troubleshoot wiring, calibration, and communication issues during startup and commissioning
• Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and control schematics
• Coordinate with electrical and mechanical trades to sequence I&C work around other site activities
• Document calibration results, punch list items, and completed checkouts for the commissioning team
• Communicate progress and issues to the Controls/Commissioning Lead and site management
• Maintain compliance with site safety protocols and project quality standards

Required Experience/Skills

• 2+ years of experience as an Instrumentation & Controls Technician, preferably in data center, industrial, or mission-critical construction
• Working knowledge of control wiring, instrument calibration, and loop checkout procedures
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, control drawings, and electrical schematics
• Familiarity with BMS/EPMS platforms (e.g., Niagara, Metasys, or similar)
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working in an active construction environment with cross-functional trades
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience specifically on data center or hyperscale construction projects
• NICET certification or equivalent instrumentation credential
• Familiarity with commissioning processes (Level 3/4/5) on critical facilities
• Experience with fire/life safety or building automation systems
• OSHA 10/30 certification

Education

High school diploma or GED required; technical/vocational training or associate degree in Instrumentation, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.

Pay & Benefits Summary

• Competitive hourly pay, commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Opportunity for long-term placement and career growth within data center construction

Call-to-Action

Ready to bring your I&C skills to one of the most active data center markets in the country? Apply today!

Keywords: Instrumentation Technician | Controls Technician | I&C Tech | Data Center Construction | BMS | EPMS | Loop Checkout | Instrument Calibration | Goodyear AZ | Mission Critical