Instrumentation and Automation Technician

Job title: Instrumentation and Automation Technician

Turner Staffing Group is seeking an Instrumentation & Automation Technician to support a 30-week mine restart project for the client near Clayton, Idaho. Candidates must be willing to travel to the site for the duration of the project. This is a project-based position with Turner Staffing Group, supporting the site team with instrumentation, controls, and electrical maintenance activities throughout the mill.

Journeyperson technicians and qualified third-year apprentices are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and comfortable working under site leadership in an active industrial environment.

Schedule

Candidates may work one of the following schedules based on project needs:

7 days on / 7 days off: beginning Wednesday and ending Tuesday

Key Responsibilities

• Replace apron feeder controllers.
• Troubleshoot and repair belt speed sensors.
• Remove loose, abandoned, or hanging cables from various areas of the mill.
• Support the installation and connection of flowmeters, probes, and other mill sensors.
• Assist with instrumentation, automation, and controls work under the guidance of the site team.
• Inspect work areas and equipment before beginning assigned tasks.
• Follow site procedures, electrical standards, and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Communicate work status, equipment concerns, and safety hazards to site supervision.
• Perform additional project-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Journeyperson Instrumentation Technician, Automation Technician, or equivalent industrial experience preferred.

• Qualified third-year instrumentation or electrical apprentices will be considered.

• Experience working with industrial instrumentation, controls, sensors, or automation systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and control components.

• Experience in mining, mineral processing, manufacturing, or another heavy industrial environment preferred.

• Ability to read basic electrical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.

• Ability to follow direction and work effectively as part of a site-based team.

• Strong commitment to safe work practices.

• Reliable attendance and transportation to the project site.

• Work Environment

• This position is based at an active mine and mill restart project. Work may be performed around operating or de-energized industrial equipment, conveyors, electrical systems, uneven walking surfaces, elevated work areas, dust, noise, and changing weather conditions.

• Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with all Turner Staffing Group and site-specific safety requirements.

• Why Join Turner Staffing Group?

• Turner Staffing Group connects skilled tradespeople with mining and heavy industrial projects across the United States. This project offers the opportunity to contribute to a significant mine restart while working alongside an experienced site team.