Electrical Instrumentation Technician
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized technical job involving the installation, wiring, adjustment, commissioning, and maintenance of measurement and control equipment in industrial plants and building facilities.
Description
Electrical instrumentation technicians install measurement and control devices such as sensors, transmitters, and actuators in industrial plants and building facilities, and perform wiring and connections to control panels, adjustments, and commissioning. They work with high attention to detail according to design drawings, wiring diagrams, and control specifications, handling calibration, functional verification, compliance with safety standards, periodic inspections, and maintenance tasks. Quick troubleshooting and acquisition of knowledge on the latest control technologies and equipment are required.
Future Outlook
With the advancement of IoT and smart plant initiatives, the demand for advanced and automated control systems is increasing, and the need for highly specialized instrumentation engineers is steadily growing.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Night work / On-site work / Project-based / Safety management / Team construction
Career Path
Apprentice Worker → Foreman/Team Leader → Site Supervisor → Construction Management Engineer → Independent/Freelance
Required Skills
Commissioning and Adjustment / Instrumentation Equipment Assembly and Wiring / Operation of Electrical Measurement Instruments / Reading Wiring Diagrams and Circuit Diagrams / Soldering and Crimping Connections
Recommended Skills
CAD Operation / DCS Operation / English (Manual Reading) / PLC Programming / Safety and Health Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To understand circuit diagrams and control specifications and proceed with the work. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To prevent equipment malfunctions due to minute wiring errors. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick response is required when troubles occur on site. |
Related Qualifications
- Electrical Construction Management Engineer (Grade 2 or above)
- First-Class Electrician
- Instrumentation Technician
- Second-Class Electrician
Aliases
- Instrumentation Engineer
- Instrumentation Technician
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