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Groton, Connecticut, United States
Onsite
Do you envision a workplace where every team member works together to create an amazing workplace experience? Do you want to be part of a dedicated group of professionals who consistently deliver excellence to reach our common goal of a best in class working environment? If you have a positive can-do attitude and a drive for success, Amentum is looking for you! We are seeking an Instrumentation & Controls Tech V team member for our client site in Groton, CT. The successful candidate will have outstanding calibration and maintenance skills and will be committed to working with others to deliver best in class, unparalleled excellence in customer service and satisfaction.
Typical work schedule is 5 8-hour days M-F, days and hours vary based on business demand.
As the Instrumentation & Controls Technician, your daily duties for this role will include:
• Acting as the subject-matter expert in responding to work orders, troubleshooting, and providing calibration service on the production equipment.
• Effectively communicating with the site management team and the end user.
• Identifying and correcting any safety-related issues.
• Performing independent equipment evaluations to identify potential equipment failures.
• Performing General Maintenance of equipment.
• Utilizing software such as DeltaV, AMS, and Valve link to commission and troubleshoot equipment.
• Maintaining and calibrating all instrumentation associated with Water Discharge.
• Maintaining and repairing emissions monitoring and water treatment equipment to ensure all state and federal regulations are met.
• Utilizing strong mechanical and electrical skills to complete assignments.
• Operating various measuring, diagnostic, and testing instruments to help provide energy efficiency solutions.
• Operating a variety of equipment such as hand tools, laptop computers, and diagnostic hardware to perform work.
• Utilizing CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) to track, schedule, calibrate, and maintain records for process equipment.
• Complying with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Analyzing and resolving work problems or assisting workers in solving work problems.
• Developing and monitoring work assignments for other technicians and coaches.
• Responding and providing service and feedback to the customer on all work orders while assuring compliance to codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Creating and modifying site operation procedures for equipment and recommending measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
• Providing regular reports to senior management regarding throughput, performance, issues, and projects.
• Performing other duties as assigned by Management or Lead.
As the Instrumentation & Controls Technician, you will be expected to:
• Work in a team environment with a one team mentality; be friendly, respectful, empathetic, and professional to teammates and clients.
• Value and respect employee authenticity and demonstrate cultural awareness to create a memorable experience and a respectful workplace.
• Balance workload and multiple tasks while focusing on attention to detail and prioritizing assignments.
• Take initiative to resolve issues that arise and solve problems independently; shift priorities as needed or requested by management and remain flexible.
Minimum Requirements
• High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent.
• Six years of experience as an instrumentation and controls technician role including operating and maintaining steam driven turbines for power generation in a pharmaceutical, chemical, industrial, or related laboratory environment, or demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Industrial Boiler Operation inclusive of any pressure, temperature, and flow monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of Steam Turbine Operation working speeds, pressures, and safety protocols with steam driven turbines in a power plant/distribution center.
• Knowledge of Gas Turbine Operations.
• Knowledge of interrelationship between digital controls systems and field instrumentation.
• Knowledge of maintenance and operation of remotely operating valve inclusive of actuator, positioner, and valve itself.
• Ability to maintain monitoring equipment associated with ancillary systems.
• Understanding of process automation and integrated relationship with automated steam and water systems.
• Ability to obtain a security access badge at our client’s location.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, and alternative work schedules.
• Ability to obtain an appropriate driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, as requested.
• Must be a United States citizen or permanent resident.
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization.
Some physical/special requirements include:
• Regularly lift to 50 lbs
• Regularly climb ladders, steps, and scaffolding
• Repetitive motions: bend, stoop, squat, kneel, stretch, reach, wrist movement
• Walk or ride bicycle extensively throughout the plant during shift
• Work at an accelerated pace in emergency conditions
• Ability to differentiate colors pertaining to wire color-coding
• Wear steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, hard hats, and other Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
• Cope with demands (stressors) that are associated with the job and/or the work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
• Associate Degree or Technical School Certificate for Instrumentation and/or Electronics.
• ISA level 1 Certification.
• Experience with digital controls systems, PLCs, etc.
• CT E2 or higher license.
• Experience working with Reliability Engineers to determine Root Cause Failure Analysis and discuss vibration findings.
• Hands-on experience with the operation, repair and maintenance of Honeywell, Siemens, and Delta-V control equipment devices.
• Experience working in semiconductor facilities or chemical or pharmaceutical production or research faculties.
• Experience in calibration and repair on instrument transmitters including Pressure, Pressure Differential, Vacuum, Temperature, RH, CO2, Speed, Flow, and Level.
Compensation Details:
34.00-38.00
The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.
Benefits Overview:
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.
Original Posting:
10/15/2026 - Until FilledAmentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
