Instrumentation & Control Panel Technician

About the Company

CMI Management LLC, now part of the Dexterra Group, is headquartered in Alexandria, VA. With over 30 years of experience, CMI is a proven provider of efficient business, technology, and facilities management solutions for government and commercial clients, helping reduce operational costs and optimize performance.

About the Role

The Instrumentation & Control Panel Technician operates and maintains systems such as HVAC, boiler plant, water and wastewater, building automation, electrical substations control systems, and emergency power systems (generators and automatic transfer stations) at the CMI customer site in Beltsville, MD.

Responsibilities

• Mount components, route wires neatly, and assemble industrial control panels and enclosures according to engineering schematics.
• Test instruments, meters, and gauges (pressure, temperature, flow, level) to ensure high-accuracy performance and regulatory compliance.
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical faults using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and specialized software.
• Install, repair, and maintain hardware and software for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and SCADA networks.
• Modify and update electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and testing logs to reflect system changes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent; an Associate's Degree in electronics, instrumentation, or a related trade is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical control systems and ability to troubleshoot and repair control panels.
• Thorough knowledge of automatic/manual operations of systems and instrumentation/control systems operations and maintenance.
• Experience with HVAC systems, boiler plant systems, water and wastewater systems, building automation systems, electrical substations control systems, and emergency power systems (generators and automatic transfer stations).
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift heavy components (50–100 lbs), climb, and work in varying industrial or outdoor environments.
• Fluency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding the English language.
• Ability to pass a government background check.

Competencies for Success

• Teamwork
• Results orientation/operational excellence
• Holding self and others accountable
• Operational business thinking