Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Job overview

The Electrical, Instrumentation and Controls Technician role is onsite, based in Chesterton, IN, with work across Indiana lakefront locations and frequent domestic travel to existing and prospective sites. Compensation is $108,000–$135,000 per year, with a 10% annual performance bonus target. Phoenix Global’s Engineering department supports industrial plant reliability, safety, and operational performance. The technician installs, calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots plant automation, instrumentation, and power-distribution systems. The role helps minimize production downtime, maintain safety and environmental compliance, and improve plant operations across facilities.

What you'll do

• Promote safety and regulatory compliance
• troubleshoot and maintain DCS, PLC, and HMI systems
• support industrial workstations and auxiliary IT equipment
• install, calibrate, test, diagnose, and repair process instruments and conveyor equipment
• maintain inspection, calibration, and predictive-maintenance schedules
• integrate instruments into control systems
• document field work
• support power-distribution networks
• collaborate on plant efficiency improvements
• contribute to system design, installation, commissioning, and operator training
• coordinate vendors and contractors.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

chesterton in

phoenix global

industrial controls

instrumentation

plc

dcs

hmi

power distribution

75%–80% travel

$108k–$135k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid company holidays, optional life insurance, supplemental disability coverage, legal services, identity protection, critical illness, hospital and accident insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and telemedicine.

Why this role

The posting requires 75%–80% frequent domestic travel, with possible international travel and extended stays. It seeks at least 7 years of hands-on experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing plant environment.

About the employer

Phoenix Global is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations. Sector: 21.