Instrumentation and Control Technician [College of the North Atlantic, CNA]

Instrumentation involves automation in the production of various commodities. Complex process control and measurement systems such as those found in the oil and gas industry, chemical plants, food processing operations, and the pulp and paper industry require sensitive and accurate instruments. The technician repairs, maintains, calibrates, adjusts and installs Industrial measuring and controlling instrumentation. This instrumentation makes sure that all machines in a plant are safe and running correctly. They may regulate the water flow in equipment or check the air quality in a mine. The operation and safety of the plant relies on these instruments so your role is very important as you would constantly monitor and calibrate these instruments.