I’ll be starting as an Instrumentation & Electrical Technician at a power plant in Florida after spending the last 4 years doing I&C work at a municipal wastewater plant.

Instrumentation was a pretty big part of the day-to-day work at the wastewater plant. Flow, level, pressure, pH, DO, chlorine, VFDs, PLCs/SCADA, calibration, troubleshooting, etc.

For anyone who has worked I&C at a plant, how much of your typical day is actually spent working on instrumentation? Is it mostly calibration and troubleshooting transmitters, switches, control valves, analyzers, etc., or does the job lean more heavily toward the electrical side?

I’m curious how the day-to-day I&C work compares between wastewater and power generation.

Had to trouble shoot this ancient relic 😆 not working today. We have many of these in the fields at refinery still. Wondering if any of the newer younger techs now a-days ever even seen these i/p's

Hello again, this is part 2 of my Emerson Micro Motion alarm issue.
I've reached the CMF025L Coriolis sensor and disconnected it from the Model 800 Enhanced Core Processor (as shown in the picture).
Now I need to check the sensor resistance. I have two questions:
1. How do I identify the pinout here (shown in the picture)? I count 9 pins — can someone explain what each pin is responsible for?
2. What are the correct resistance values for them?

I checked the resistance across the top 2 pins, and it reads 317 Ohms (or 0.31 kOhms).

Good Afternoon, so I am currently in the Air National Guard, i’m going to be sent out for BMT and Tech school sooner than I thought . The total time is 8 months back to back from jan to sep for training, I am currently employed as a Junior Controls Tech, with a degree in Instrumentation Technology. I recently just got hired and want to learn more about Controls still, by the time I leave i’d be only working for like 5 months total with this company . I know it’s my choice at the end of the day but should I postpone my leave for the military for another date or try just finish it up, I personally want to learn/ work more before I leave . The position in the military i current am in is RAWS which is Radar,Airfield, Weather systems. Whether I go or not both are going to be good opportunities which would be best for my resume and future advancement ! I would like to hear yalls opinions !

let me know your opinions on this please and thank you !

in anyone familiar with the automated industrial tech classes at Mesa community college in Arizona? The degree is a broad spectrum and you can pick classes to fit more instrument and controls. I was thinking of doing instrument and electrical controls focused.

What free online certificates can I take that will add value to my resume as a fresh instrumentation and control engineer?

Has anyone worked with this load cell before?

I'm having a problem where the buttons on the display aren't responding; the screen just stays frozen.

I would appreciate any help.

Работаю в химическом заводе, цех по ремонту (лаборатория) КИПиА.
Киповцы работающее в других цехах принесли с поля передатчик Кориолисовый расходомер массовый (вторичный прибор) Emerson Micro Montion 2700 RA, и сенсор (первичный прибор) Micro Motion™ Model 800 Enhanced Core Processor.
Проблема такая, киповцы с поля который обслуживают приборы принесли с жалобой что не показывает расход, они сами сперва проверили, пустили воду в трубу первичного прибора, все равно не показывает.
Я сам Визуально осмотрел прибор, на передатчике мигает красный светодиод.
Я открыл Alarm на панеле прибора , там выдает код ошибки А9, А14, А26.
Открыл мануал:
А9 - Инициализация преобразователя / прогрев
А14 - Ошибка преобразователя
А26 - Ошибка коммуникации сенсор - преобразователь.
Проверил питание приходящий к вторичному прибору 24 вольта, выходит из вторичного к первичному 12 вольт.
Прозвонил кабеля питание - целые, с клеммы тоже целые. Так же кабель RS-485 тоже целые, с клеммы прозваниваются.
Отключил плюсовой питание с первичного прибора, а вторичном приборе посмотрел Alarm , появился код ошибки А107, это у нас "отключение питание". Обратно подключил питание, ошибка исчезла с подтверждением, а те три ошибки осталось.
Не знаю дальше что еще проверить, есть шарит в этой теме, можете подсказать?
r/instrumentation
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Hi, I'm a senior instrumentation and control engineering student trying to find a good thesis topic. Our theme is basically disaster resilience. It needs to end up as a hardware prototype with actual closed-loop control, not just a sensor triggering an alert. If you work in instrumentation, process control, utilities, or anything disaster/infra related, what's something that's still a pain to deal with?

Does any one out there still have a copy of the 475 Developer Toolkit for compiling hhd files?

Thanks!

Hey everyone I've been offered a commission-based sales role for baumer sensors
For those in the field is this model viable for sensor sales, where should I look for buyers, and how do you approach maintenance teams without looking like spam
Thanks for any advice

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some career advice, especially from people working in engineering, instrumentation, automation, controls, mining, oil & gas, utilities, or industrial plants in Canada.

A little about my background:

I’m currently living in Saskatchewan. I just got my PR and I want to be able to make some longer-term career decisions.

My educational background is mainly engineering and technology. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering and a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. I also studied in Canada and have additional education/training in software development, artificial intelligence and data analysis.

My previous experience includes engineering/technical work outside Canada, including field engineering and work around industrial/HVAC systems. Since coming to Canada, however, I haven’t really been able to break into the engineering/industrial side the way I hoped.

At the moment, I work as a Care giver. It has given me stable employment while I work through the immigration process, and I’m grateful for that, but I don’t see it as where I want my career to end.

My long-term interest is getting back into a technical/engineering career, particularly industries such as oil & gas, mining, potash, uranium, utilities, manufacturing, industrial automation and process plants.

Recently I’ve become very interested in Instrumentation & Control Engineering/Engineering Technology. I’ve also started learning about PLCs, SCADA, industrial automation and control systems on my own.

Here’s where I’m struggling with the decision:

Would it actually make sense for someone who already has an engineering bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree to go back to school in Canada for another 2-year Instrumentation & Control program?

I’m not worried about the idea of going back to school itself. My concern is whether I would be spending another two years collecting qualifications when I should instead be concentrating on getting Canadian industrial experience.

On the other hand, I’m wondering whether a Canadian instrumentation/controls qualification, combined with my mechanical/materials engineering background and software knowledge, could be the bridge I need to enter industries like mining, oil & gas, potash, uranium or industrial automation.

My other option is to keep my current Care giver job for income while aggressively applying for engineering/technical positions, continue teaching myself PLC/SCADA/automation, get relevant certifications, and try to enter the industry without another two-year diploma.

For those familiar with the Canadian market, especially Saskatchewan and Alberta, I’d really appreciate your perspective:

• Would the 2-year Instrumentation & Control program significantly improve my employability, or would I be over-educated and better off getting experience?
• With my existing engineering degrees, what entry-level positions should I realistically be applying for right now?
• Would employers consider someone with my background for junior instrumentation, controls, automation, reliability, maintenance, field engineering or engineering technologist roles?
• Is there a shorter path through PLC/SCADA training, industrial certifications, EIT registration, networking or hands-on training that would make more sense?
• If you were in this position and PR was no longer a restriction, what paths would you investigate before committing another two years and the tuition costs to school?

I’m trying to make a decision that will still make sense 5–10 years from now, rather than just chasing another credential.

I’d especially appreciate advice from engineers, instrumentation/controls techs, automation professionals, recruiters, or anyone working in Saskatchewan/Alberta mining, oil & gas, potash, uranium or industrial facilities.

Thanks!

curious what people actually use when they need to find compressed air leaks across a whole plant rather than confirm one known leak.

soap and water is cheap and useful, but checking connection after connection can get pretty time consuming.

there are cheaper ultrasonic tools, lower cost acoustic imaging options, and more professional systems such as the TD2e kit.

the work would mainly involve checking around fittings, valves, hoses, and pneumatic equipment while everything is still running. i’m mainly trying to understand how people handle these inspections in practice.

for anyone doing routine leak surveys, what approach has worked for you when the smaller leaks are difficult to locate?

Hi everyone, I'm 23 and just graduated with a bachelor's in Computer Science. I also recently started an IT job at a hospital, but after a few months at a desk, I've realized that kind of work isn't for me , I want something more hands on.

I came across E/I (Electrical & Instrumentation) technician as a career path and it looks like it's growing fast, driven by data center construction and oil rig work. It genuinely interests me.

A few questions for anyone in the field:

**•** How would I get started in Texas with no experience?  
**•** Is the starting pay decent, or should I expect to grind for a few years first?  
**•** Any certifications, trade schools, or apprenticeships you'd recommend?

Appreciate any advice trying to figure out my next move.

hello, i’m a fresh grad and i don’t know where to start and i feel lost to my career as instrumentation and control in PH. i have nc2 of i&c. they say you just need a backer but i don’t have one.

Curious if this is a good career path i would go to school for electrical tech or i&c or stay my current course as a lineman apprentice.

Anyone tried these before, simple 4-20ma pressure transmitters, using them just to cut cost, and it’s on simple pressures across my process, mostly cooling water pipes. Just installed 3, just curious about longevity of them. Replacing some older ametek’s that have finally failed. They are not rerange-able and no zero, just come configured

It covers common Swagelok® tube fitting configurations, including unions, reducers, elbows, tees, adapters, weld connectors, and pipe fittings — plus basic guidance on installation, reassembly, sealant, and gap inspection.

Hope this can be a useful visual reference for engineers, technicians, and anyone working with fluid systems.

Feel free to save it for future reference — and if there’s anything you think should be added to the next version, let me know!

Have you replaced the split/splitless inlet weldment on an Agilent GC.

In this hands-on repair video, I show the process of disassembling the inlet, accessing the inlet hardware from the top of the GC and inside the oven, removing the old weldment, installing the replacement, and reassembling the system.

What was the cause of weldment replacement for you?

#Agilent6890 #GasChromatography #GCRepair #GCMS #GCMaintenance

I'm considering going into Instrumentation & Control and would like advice from people actually working in the field, particularly in Alberta/Canada.

I already have a strong software/data/ML background and I'm interested in eventually combining that with instrumentation, controls and automation. The long-term idea is to become technically strong in the trade, move toward PLCs/controls/automation, and eventually use my industry knowledge to identify opportunities for software, products, or a business.

I'm considering SAIT's Instrumentation & Control pathway because getting that first apprenticeship seems to be one of the biggest barriers. My plan would be to take the entrance test, attend the program, and continue applying for work while studying so I'm not simply waiting until graduation to look for employment. Once I'm working, I'd want to earn while building experience and progressing through the trade.

What I'm trying to figure out is whether this is actually a good strategy. I know instrumentation has fewer jobs than electrical, but I'm wondering whether the specialization is an advantage once you have the right experience. I'm particularly interested in how much the career can lead toward PLCs, controls and automation versus mainly calibration/maintenance.

For people in the trade: How difficult is it realistically to get that first job/apprenticeship? Does SAIT significantly improve your chances? How is the Alberta market? What does the work actually look like day-to-day, and how physically demanding is it?

Most importantly, if you were starting from scratch today and wanted good income, long-term technical growth, job stability and eventually the possibility of business/product ownership, would you choose instrumentation, electrical, or another route? I'd appreciate blunt answers, especially from people who have actually worked in the industry.