Senior Instrument & Controls Technician
Location: Rochester, NY | Onsite (Direct Hire / Full Time)
Compensation: $40-$48 (Hourly / Non-Exempt) + Optional Overtime
Reports to: Manager, Information & Communications Technology
A highly specialized energy and utility infrastructure organization is seeking a Senior Instrument & Controls Technician to support and maintain critical industrial utility plant operations within one of the region's most technically advanced industrial campuses. This individual will play a key role in maintaining and optimizing instrumentation and control systems that support steam, chilled water, and related utility services across a large-scale infrastructure environment. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced controls professional who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, working across both legacy and modern industrial systems, and playing a hands-on role in maintaining critical infrastructure operations. The environment offers broad exposure to power generation, utilities, automation, instrumentation, and plant control systems in a highly visible and operationally critical role. The ideal candidate will bring strong troubleshooting ability, industrial controls expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively across operations, maintenance, engineering, and external vendor teams. Why This Opportunity Stands OutWork within a large-scale industrial utility and energy environment supporting critical infrastructure operations Exposure to a blend of classic and modern plant control technologies High-impact technical role with visibility across plant operations Opportunity to work on complex instrumentation, PLC, and distributed control systems Broad technical scope across utilities, boilers, turbines, chillers, generators, and process systems Stable operation with long-term infrastructure investment and modernization initiatives
Key Responsibilities:- Coordinate daily work activities of the Instrumentation & Controls team
- Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair industrial instrumentation and plant control systems
- Support PLC and Distributed Control System (DCS) hardware, software, and programming
- Calibrate and maintain instrumentation used to monitor pressure, flow, temperature, and analytical systems
- Troubleshoot pneumatic and electronic control devices, valves, dampers, and final control elements
- Modify and improve plant operating graphics and control configurations
- Coordinate contractors and field service providers supporting control system projects
- Support plant system reliability, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintain proper system access controls and physical security of critical equipment
Must-Have:- Qualifications 10+ years of industrial controls, instrumentation, or utility plant experience
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Experience supporting PLCs and Distributed Control Systems (DCS)
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, and circuit diagrams
- Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude
- Experience working in industrial, utility, manufacturing, or power generation environments
- Familiarity with boilers, turbines, chillers, cooling towers, generators, and utility systems
- Valid driver's license and proof of insurance
Preferred Qualifications:- Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related technical field
- Experience with industrial networking technologies including copper and fiber systems
- Familiarity with Windows operating systems and industrial PC environments
- Experience supporting industrial automation upgrades and process improvements
Ideal Candidate Profile:
This opportunity is ideal for a technically curious and hands-on controls professional who enjoys operating independently, troubleshooting complex systems, and contributing to the reliability and performance of critical industrial operations. Candidates who thrive in fast-paced industrial environments and enjoy solving real-world operational challenges will be especially successful in this role. Precision Talent Partners, LLC values diversity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Employment is at-will, and this job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
