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Instrument & Control Technician

Posted almost 2 years ago

Controls Technician / Contract / Sheffield

Core Talent are on the lookout for a Controls Technician for a renewables business in Sheffield on an initial 6 Month Contract basis.

The role will be responsible for the commissioning and testing of the Instrument and Control systems prior to shipping to the end customers.

This position will follow a 2 shift pattern - Day Shift 6am-2pm & Afternoon Shift 2pm-10pm.

Please find the Job description below. If interested please send an updated CV to

The role:

  • Commission, troubleshoot and calibrate control and instrumentation systems

  • Software download and IO testing

  • Loop and alarm testing

  • Electrical system fault finding and resolution

  • Safety system testing

  • Completion of testing and commissioning records

  • Performing witnessed testing for clients/third-parties

  • Feedback issues or opportunities to facilitate continuous improvement

Experience Required:

  • 3 or more years in a comparable role, involving industrial control and automation systems

  • Working knowledge of PLC based control systems

  • Experience in start-up, commissioning or service of industrial plant

  • Ability to quickly learn new technology used within process control & automation

  • Ability to understand and work from technical drawings and documentation