Industrial / Construction Instrument Fitter & Safety System Lead
Quality Process Services
·May 12, 2026
- Location
- Carlsbad, NM
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Manufacturing
- Seniority
- Lead
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
Quality Process Services -QPS
Job Title: Industrial / Construction Instrument Fitter & Safety System Lead
Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Rotation: 3 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Industrial / Construction Instrument Fitter & Safety System Lead to support ongoing industrial project work in the Carlsbad, NM area. This role is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, testing of instrumentation systems.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical instrumentation experience and a proven commitment to jobsite safety, quality, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Instrument Fitter & Technical Duties
Compensation & Benefits
Job Title: Industrial / Construction Instrument Fitter & Safety System Lead
Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Rotation: 3 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Industrial / Construction Instrument Fitter & Safety System Lead to support ongoing industrial project work in the Carlsbad, NM area. This role is responsible for the installation, troubleshooting, testing of instrumentation systems.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical instrumentation experience and a proven commitment to jobsite safety, quality, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
Instrument Fitter & Technical Duties
- Install and bend tubing for process equipment and instrumentation systems
- Read and interpret P&IDs, loop diagrams, and pneumatic schematics
- Support commissioning and startup activities for process systems
- Ensure proper installation of safety instrumented systems (SIS)
- Lead implementation of site safety systems and procedures
- Conduct daily safety meetings and job hazard analyses (JHAs)
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety standards
- Identify and mitigate hazards in real time on active job sites
- Mentor crews on safe work practices and procedural compliance
- Coordinate with supervisors and other trades
- Oversee instrument fitter crews in the field
- Verify quality control and installation standards are met
- Support scheduling and workflow coordination on rotating shifts
- 5+ years of industrial instrument fitter experience. Preferred knowledge/experience in group bending and bending order changes.
- Strong background as an instrument fitter in oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial environments
- Experience with safety instrumented systems (SIS) strongly preferred
- Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and loop sheets
- Proven leadership experience on active construction sites
- Willingness to work a 3 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation
- Must be able to work in outdoor and industrial environments, including extreme conditions
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Per diem and travel accommodations provided
- Overtime opportunities during on-rotation periods
- Rotation schedule: 3 weeks on site / 2 weeks off
- Long-term project stability with potential for ongoing assignments
- Safety-focused work environment with strong crew leadership support
Skills
ComplianceOSHA
