Electrical Instrumentation Maintenance Technician

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Industry & Occupation

Architecture, Civil Engineering & Facilities

Classification

Summary

A technical role that performs maintenance, inspection, repair, and calibration of electrical instrumentation equipment in factories, plants, and other facilities, supporting the stable operation of control systems.

Description

Electrical Instrumentation Maintenance Technicians specialize in the maintenance, inspection, repair, and calibration of electrical instrumentation equipment such as sensors, transmitters, PLC/DCS, and control panels installed in plants and factories. They ensure measurement accuracy through regular inspections and calibrations, and in case of failures, identify causes and perform parts replacement or wiring repairs. Responsibilities also include creating maintenance plans, managing inspection records, complying with safety standards, emergency response, and more, spanning a wide range of tasks. By collaborating in teams, they minimize equipment downtime and contribute to improving uptime.

Future Outlook

With advancements in IoT and digitalization, predictive maintenance and remote monitoring technologies will be increasingly adopted. As demand for automation in industrial plants grows, demand for electrical instrumentation maintenance technicians is expected to remain stable.

Personality Traits

Good team player / Meticulous / Problem-solving oriented / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Business trips / Night work / On-site work / Shift work / Team system

Career Path

Junior Electrical Instrumentation Maintenance Worker → Senior Electrical Instrumentation Maintenance Worker → Maintenance Department Leader → Maintenance Engineer → Equipment Maintenance Department Manager

Required Skills

Basic Knowledge of PLC/DCS Control / Blueprint Reading / Calibration of Electrical Instrumentation Equipment / Maintenance and Inspection of Electrical Circuits / Use of Measuring Instruments

Recommended Skills

Instrumentation Control / Knowledge of High-Voltage Equipment / Occupational Safety and Health Knowledge / Reading English Technical Documents

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because high-precision adjustments and detection of minute abnormalities are required.
Problem Solving The ability to identify causes of failures in instrumentation equipment and repair them is essential.

Related Qualifications

  • First-Class Electrician
  • Instrumentation Technician
  • Second-Class Electrician

Aliases

  • Electrical Instrumentation Technician
  • Instrumentation Maintenance Worker

Related Jobs

  • Electrician
  • Instrumentation Engineer
  • Instrumentation Wiring Worker
  • Maintenance Engineer

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