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# Computer Instrument Technician

- **Company:** We Energies
- **Location:** Oak Creek, WI, United States
- **Salary:** $79,165.0 - $132,018.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Information Technology
- **Published:** September 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/18159249?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F18159249%2FComputer-Instrument-Technician-Wisconsin-Oak-Creek

## About the Role

* Applicant must have a two-year associate degree in electronics, process controls, instrumentation, or power generation technology OR
 * Have completed equivalent education as demonstrated by two years of accredited post-secondary education with sufficient and relevant course concentrations in the field of electrical, electronic, or instrument technology.
 * Applicant must have a valid driver's license and meet the company's requirements for driving.

Testing Requirements

Maintenance Selection System (MASS) Technical level: Ability to understand basic mechanical principles, visualize proper assembled form of objects, read and comprehend technical material; and skill in working basic mathematical problems. Suggested Preparation: Review basic arithmetic skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, decimals, fractions) and review basic mechanical principles.

## Description

We Energies, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Computer Instrument Technician in our Oak Creek, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by We Energies L2150 Union.

Shift: Rotating Schedule, which includes Days, Nights, Weekends and Holidays.
Job Summary

Design, install, test, calibrate, tune, repair, maintain, and troubleshoot the process control instrumentation, support related computer-based control, data acquisition equipment, and the various system utilized for the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of a power plant. Responsibilities also include providing technical support and coordination to plant chemical, maintenance, electric, and operations groups., The Computer Instrument Technician performs the following duties:

 * Troubleshooting, testing, calibrating, repairing, installing, tuning, and otherwise maintaining various process control instrumentation devices and systems utilized for the safe, efficient and reliable operation of fossil fueled power plants
 * The Computer Instrument Technician provides technical support related to power plant computer-based control and data acquisition equipment, including the development and modification of the computer systems application programs, operator function, graphic displays, documentation and data base parameters
 * Resolving day-to-day system problems
 * Ensuring system, software, data and backup security; reviewing and monitoring the operating status of equipment
 * Aiding engineers with equipment performance calculation programs
 * Also assists engineering personnel with special tests and projects and performs other miscellaneous or special duties as required and/or assigned
 * Will require the use of a respirator in certain situations


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