Electrical / Instrumentation Technician – Call-Off
First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Network Contracting scores B on the Alion truth index.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install and terminate industrial control and instrumentation wiring.
- Install sensors, industrial I/O devices and related field equipment.
- Work with 24 VDC control circuits and basic control-panel arrangements.
- Install and terminate RS-485 and industrial Ethernet cabling where required.
- Label, test and document field connections.
- Support fault-finding and commissioning alongside automation/OT resources.
Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile:
Education
- An electrical/instrumentation trade qualification, National Certificate/Diploma or equivalent is advantageous.
- Where work legally requires a registered or licensed electrical practitioner, the relevant statutory qualification/authorisation is mandatory for that work.
Experience
- Hands-on experience with industrial plant, factory, process or machine installation.
- Practical experience tracing signals, testing continuity and fault-finding field wiring.
- Experience supporting PLC or automation installations is strongly preferred.
- Experience installing and terminating industrial sensors, I/O devices and field equipment.
- Ability and willingness to attend site on an ad-hoc/call-off basis during the 6-month engagement.
- Practical industrial installation experience is the main selection criterion for non-regulated assistance work.
Skills
- Good understanding of industrial control wiring and basic control-panel arrangements.
- Ability to work with 24 VDC circuits and industrial communications cabling, including RS-485 and industrial Ethernet where required.
- Strong testing, labelling, documentation and fault-finding
skills.
- Able to support commissioning and work alongside automation/OT specialists.
- Committed to safe site working practices and working within authorised competence.
- Able to provide basic as-built information after changes and modifications.
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