Remote Instrumentation and Controls Technician Jobs
Remote Instrumentation and Controls Technician jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams in sectors like oil and gas, utilities, and industrial automation. Employers hiring remotely right now include Sargent & Lundy, Olsson, and AFRY. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Title:
Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Maintenance Instructor / Technical Leader ILocation:
Remote/Home BasedJob Summary and Description:
- The Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Maintenance Instructor will support the Common Initial Training (CIT) Program at EPRI, focusing on the training and development of instrumentation and controls technicians at member nuclear sites. This role supports the delivery of high-quality, standardized training while ensuring student comprehension, performance tracking, and alignment with member needs. The position blends student engagement, adherence to systematic training processes, and collaboration with the instructor team and EPRI SMEs, with opportunities to grow into expanded instructional, programmatic, and research responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support delivery of instrumentation and controls (I&C) maintenance training for new hires and technicians across member organizations
- Collaborate with CIT team to implement procedures and program responsibilities to meet member needs
- Work directly with students to reinforce learning, ensure concept mastery, and provide other learning support
- Track student performance, progress, and completion of required content
- Maintain training records and ensure compliance with established procedures and standards
- Follow and apply the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) in all training activities in accordance with approved EPRI procedures
- Coordinate with member organizations to support site-specific training needs and alignment
- Assist in continuous improvement of training materials and delivery methods
- Contribute to development of new training content and modernization efforts
- Support research initiatives related to discipline area of expertise, technical training, workforce development, and learning innovations
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (engineering, electrical, I&C, or related) or equivalent experience
- Hands-on experience as an I&C maintenance technician in a nuclear or regulated environment
- Industry-recognized training certification
- Working knowledge of Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work directly with learners in a virtual setting and support instructional delivery
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting formal training programs in nuclear or highly regulated industries
- Experience working with eLearning training authoring tools and processes
- Exposure to instructional design or curriculum development
- Experience interacting with utility or member organizations
- Familiarity with learning management systems (LMS) or training tracking tools
Key Competencies
- Instructional Support & Learner Engagement
- Technical Credibility in I&C and Electrical Maintenance
- Attention to Detail & Procedural Compliance
- Communication & Feedback Skills
- Adaptability & Growth Mindset
- Team Collaboration
Growth & Development
This role is designed to grow with the Common Initial Training Program. Over time, the individual is expected to take on increased responsibility in instructional delivery, curriculum development, and participation in research efforts related to I&C training, workforce development, and learning innovation.
Additional Information
The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing the next generation of I&C technicians, ensuring consistent, high-quality training aligned with industry standards and member needs.
- Works independently on technical activities without direct supervision.
- Conducts technical searches and analyzes information in support of the project team.
- Demonstrates responsibility for highly specialized technical objectives or problems where the relationships between cause and effect are difficult to establish and little or no precedence exists, and the use of creative and imaginative thinking is required. Applies technical expertise , and has full knowledge of other related disciplines.
- Develops technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
Has developed relationships with primary advisors to a research area. - Provides assistance to the EPRI sales staff in Member Services and EPRI International.
- Communicates strategies and results, written and verbal, to program members, potential members and external stakeholders through guidelines, reports, meetings, webcasts, workshops and conferences. Continues to communicate work across EPRI programs to make sure parallel work is informed.
- May provide oversight of a project team to assure technical and financial milestones are met. Organizes the external and interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the project/product on schedule and within budget.
- Supports the planning and execution of complex project work within the technical department to meet member/client objectives; prepares and presents research reports.
- Manages small or medium (less complex) projects including budgets , resources , and supports proposal efforts and new promotional work.
- Begin interfacing with national and international technical networks (e.g, manufacturers, consultants, academia and research organizations).
Supports proposal efforts and new promotional work. - Develops research or services opportunities of value to EPRI members that fit EPRI’s mission and capabilities. This will include solving customer problems, producing insights and information vital to the members, and delivering information in a manner that members and customers can and will apply. Continues to provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote instrumentation and controls technician jobs.
- Experience with PLC and DCS programming, configuration, and troubleshooting in an industrial setting
- Proficiency calibrating pressure, temperature, flow, and level instruments to documented standards
- Associate degree or technical diploma in instrumentation, electronics, or a related field
- Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and electrical schematics
- NCCER Instrumentation certification or equivalent documented apprenticeship completion
- Familiarity with OSHA process safety management regulations and permit-to-work procedures
Tips for Your Remote Instrumentation and Controls Technician Job Search
Show your remote diagnostics experience clearly
List the specific remote tools you've used, such as SCADA platforms, PLC programming software, or remote calibration systems. Employers hiring instrumentation and controls technicians remotely need to see you can diagnose and resolve issues without being on-site.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote instrumentation and controls technician openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your skills and apply directly. Remote postings attract applicants fast, so applying early gives you a real advantage.
Demonstrate async communication in your application
Remote instrumentation and controls technicians are expected to document findings and communicate technical issues in writing without back-and-forth. A cover letter or work sample that shows clear, structured technical writing tells remote employers you can function independently.
Highlight multi-site or distributed systems experience
Companies hiring remotely often manage instrumentation and controls across multiple facilities. If you've supported systems at more than one site, configured remote monitoring, or worked with geographically distributed teams, make that visible in your application.
Remote Instrumentation and Controls Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote instrumentation and controls technician job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams or remote-first operations, since they have the infrastructure to support technicians who aren't on-site daily. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and proficiency with remote diagnostics, SCADA systems, and configuration tools. Candidates who can document troubleshooting processes and communicate technical findings asynchronously stand out most.
Which companies hire remote instrumentation and controls technicians?
Employers currently hiring remote instrumentation and controls technicians include Sargent & Lundy, Olsson, and AFRY, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first engineering firms, distributed utilities, and industrial technology companies that manage assets across multiple facilities and rely on technicians who can work independently.
Can you get a remote instrumentation and controls technician job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal hands-on supervision. Your strongest alternatives to direct experience are completed certifications, lab work or internships you can speak to concretely, and demonstrated familiarity with remote tools like PLC programming platforms or remote monitoring software.
Do you need a degree for remote instrumentation and controls technician jobs?
Not always. Remote employers in this field often weigh an associate degree or vocational training in instrumentation, electronics, or industrial technology alongside hands-on skills and certifications. What opens doors consistently is demonstrated competency with control systems, calibration, and remote diagnostic tools, backed by any credential that shows structured technical training.
Which industries hire the most remote instrumentation and controls technicians?
Most remote instrumentation and controls technician openings sit in Consulting & Professional Services, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire remotely because their operations are geographically distributed, requiring technicians who can support multiple facilities, monitor systems off-site, and troubleshoot without being physically present.
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