Instrumentation and Control Technician 2
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Perry, OH, USA+3 moreMore locations: Charlotte, NC, USA | Stonington, CT, USA | Williamsburg, VA, USA
In PersonPeriodic travel to client facilities and project sites may be required; relocation assistance is unavailable.
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About the job
Requirements
- At least 10 years of engineering or technical experience; alternatively, completion of Naval Nuclear Power School and Prototype training plus at least 10 years of relevant hands-on experience.
- Experience with analog and/or digital control systems.
- Experience supporting technical projects or engineering initiatives.
- Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to nuclear facilities and successfully complete required security screenings and drug testing.
- Ability to perform equipment and system walkdowns in industrial environments, climb ladders, work in elevated areas, and enter confined spaces and controlled hazardous areas as needed.
- Ability to work overtime when required and travel periodically to project and client sites.
- Ability to comply with applicable U.S. export-control laws, if relevant to the position.
Responsibilities
- Support the design and implementation of instrumentation and control system modifications and upgrades.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical specifications, and design documentation.
- Develop control system architectures and evaluate system performance.
- Define system interfaces, input/output requirements, and integration needs.
- Specify instrumentation, control valves, and related equipment.
- Assist with digital modernization initiatives and legacy system replacement projects.
- Apply engineering principles and industry standards to technical challenges.
- Analyze and troubleshoot complex control system issues.
- Participate in engineering evaluations and design reviews.
- Recommend practical solutions that improve plant operations and reliability.
- Support project planning, scheduling, and execution activities.
- Coordinate with engineers, clients, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and help identify and mitigate risks.
- Contribute to delivering high-quality engineering solutions on schedule.
- Ensure technical work aligns with applicable nuclear industry codes and standards.
- Support compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and licensing requirements.
- Participate in peer reviews and quality assurance activities.
- Promote safe, reliable, and efficient engineering solutions.
- Review engineering documentation, calculations, and drawings.
- Share technical knowledge and support less experienced team members.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Build relationships with clients and plant personnel.
- Perform plant walkdowns and field investigations.
- Support installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting efforts.
- Interface directly with plant operators and customer representatives.
- Travel to nuclear facilities as project needs require.
Desired Qualifications
- Nuclear power plant engineering or maintenance experience.
- Understanding of plant operations, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience supporting plant licensing or compliance activities.
- Field engineering experience within nuclear facilities.
- Experience with instrumentation and control systems, digital control systems, distributed control systems, control system integration, legacy system modernization, power generation facilities, nuclear codes and standards, or Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations and requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
About the company
Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Antonio, Texas
Founded
1924
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NiSource awarded Zachry a 2025 EPC contract for a 2,600-megawatt Indiana project.
- Zachry Maintenance Services won 10-year Cheniere renewal on March 30, 2026.
- Chevron Phillips extended Zachry Maintenance Services five years on February 2, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Zachry's May 2024 Golden Pass bankruptcy exposed brutal project overruns and liquidity strain.
- July 30, 2026 Sabine Pass worker death triggered wrongful-death litigation against Zachry and Cheniere.
- Texas operations still carry labor and safety overhangs after 4,000-plus layoffs and WARN scrutiny.
What makes Zachry Group unique
- Zachry's 100-plus gas plants and 60,000-megawatt pedigree wins utility EPC work.
- Zachry's 2026 nuclear push, including Terrestrial Energy and new nuclear leaders, broadens optionality.
- Quanta joint venture on NiSource pairs Zachry engineering depth with stronger field execution.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options