Instrument & Control Tech​/Instrument & Control Tech Sr

BHE GT&S

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as an Instrument and Control Technician/Instrument & Control Technician Sr. at our Leesburg Station in Leesburg, VA.

• This role installs, maintains, and troubleshoots instrumentation control circuits and equipment related to natural gas processes such as compression, dehydration, measurement, transmission, and storage of natural gas.
• Installation includes mounting, wiring, connecting, testing, configuring, and programming instruments and devices.
• Maintenance includes routine calibration and functional testing of process instruments and devices; documentation of calibration data collected during inspections utilizing the instrument inspection monitoring system; verification of data communications systems that provide real‑time process and alarm information to the facility control center.
• Troubleshooting includes the utilization of equipment such as a laptop computer, multimeter, instrument/device communicator device, software, documenting process calibrator, etc.
• Develops and maintains interactive work relationships to accurately and effectively complete job responsibilities.
• Directs, advises, instructs, inspects, supports and/or assists contractors and employees in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of assets.
• Ensures regulatory and compliance standards are met.

Two‑year degree with a minimum of one year direct hands‑on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, and Computer Systems OR a minimum of four years direct hands‑on experience in instrumentation, PLCs, and Computer Systems without a two‑year degree.

• With degree: a minimum of three years direct hands‑on experience with instrumentation, PLCs, and Computer Systems.
• Without degree: minimum of seven years direct hands‑on experience with instrumentation, PLCs, and Computer Systems.
• Ability to lead project teams, assume project supervisor role and develop action plans.
• Knowledge of Natural Gas and Electric‑Driven Gas Compressors.
• Knowledge of Gas and Fire Detection Systems.
• Knowledge of Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Systems.

• Ability to interpret control system software for diagnostic troubleshooting.
• Ability to pass electrical, electronic, and digital equipment troubleshooting tests.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to interpret installation specifications, wiring schematics, instrument drawings, and component diagrams.
• Ability to define specifications and requisition instrumentation and control equipment.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw conclusions.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport.
• Ability to operate diagnostic equipment (multimeter, calibrator, oscilloscope, etc.).
• Ability to operate personal computer.
• Knowledge of reciprocating and turbine engines, gas dehydration, measurement, environmental motoring, compression, and supporting systems.
• Knowledge of electric‑driven compressors may be required.
• Knowledge of electrical and electronic theory and principles.
• Knowledge of measurement devices (pressure, flow, temperature, moisture, vibration, speed, density, level) and ability to calibrate them.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).
• Knowledge of Human‑Machine Interface (HMI).
• Knowledge of Ethernet communications equipment.
• Knowledge of valves and positioners.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and National Bureau of Standards transmitter calibration and tolerance standards.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.

Successful candidates are required to live within commuting distance of 50 miles – OR – if you do not live within 50 miles must be willing to self‑relocate.

• Associate (Typically two years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess an associate degree.)

• Electronics & Communications Engineering

• ISA Certification (
  Required within the first…