Job Description

NOW HIRING: Instrumentation Technician (Industrial) – Long Beach, CA
Location: Long Beach, California
Pay: $37.00 – $43.00 per hour (DOE) + Overtime Potential
Schedule: Full-Time | 40+ Hours/Week | Long-Term Assignment
Industry: Industrial / Oil & Gas / Refinery
Company: Great Basin Staffing LLC

Position Overview

Great Basin Staffing LLC is seeking a highly qualified Instrumentation Technician for an immediate long-term opportunity in Long Beach, CA . This position supports a high-profile client in the refinery and oil & gas industry , focusing on maintenance, calibration, and repair of complex instrumentation and control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain, test, calibrate, and troubleshoot a wide range of industrial instrumentation and controls

• Support the installation and commissioning of instrumentation systems in refinery environments

• Interpret and apply technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and P&ID documentation

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance and emergency corrective work

• Ensure all work meets company and regulatory safety standards (e.g., OSHA, NEC, PSM)

• Communicate technical updates and system status to engineers and project managers

• Participate in site safety meetings and follow all refinery safety protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active California ET Card (Electrician Trainee Certification)

• Minimum 2 years of industrial instrumentation experience (refinery/oil & gas preferred)

• Strong knowledge of loop checks, calibration, and control panel wiring

• Proficient in the use of multimeters, loop calibrators, HART communicators, and other diagnostic tools

• Must be able to read and interpret P&ID diagrams , technical manuals, and blueprints

• Must provide own hand tools and basic cordless power tools

• Excellent communication and troubleshooting skills

• Clean background — required for refinery access

• Commitment to safety, dependability, and professionalism

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Emerson, Rosemount, Honeywell, or Yokogawa instrumentation

• Experience working with Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or PLC-based systems

• Exposure to gas detection systems , flame detection, and safety shutdown loops

• Experience performing loop tuning and working with instrumentation databases or CMMS systems

• Basic understanding of NEC, ISA, and ANSI standards

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to Long Beach, CA

Why Work with Great Basin Staffing?

At Great Basin Staffing LLC, we pride ourselves on connecting talented tradespeople with leading industrial clients. When you work with us, you join a team that values hard work, integrity, and long-term success.

Ready to Join?

This is a high-priority, long-term opportunity with immediate onboarding. Interviews are ongoing, and the position is expected to be filled quickly.

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or contact Great Basin Staffing LLC +  877-399-9157  for more details.

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Let’s power the future of industry — together.

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