Careers

Don't let your Talent go to waste

If you like working with others who actually know what they are doing, then this is the Team for you.

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Who we are looking for

critical thinkers

Even if you don't see a position with your expertise listed, send us a resume anyway, as Client's needs change daily.

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Frequently asked questions

Working with us

Why work with us?

It’s probably the best job market there’s been for Electrical and I&C professionals in the last 30 plus years, and it only looks to get better. So, let’s see if we can make a good argument for why we want the best and brightest, like you, to come work with us. For starters, everyone on our Team cares about the quality of the work we do.

Are we perfect?

No, but we understand that working mistake-free is vital to the safety of the facilities we work in and goes hand in hand with our reputation.

Do we know everything?

Absolutely not, but we are not afraid to raise our hands and ask questions when in doubt. We also know no one on our Team will judge us, or you, for not knowing something. That means you get to work in an environment where you can build upon the knowledge you already have.

Do Clients trust us?

They do, because we do our best to be thorough and work hard to understand exactly what we are testing, how to test it, and why.

Does this mean our Team members get opportunities they might not get with another Contractor?

In some instances, yes. Because we have earned the trust of many Clients, we are their go-to people.

Do we pay well?

In most instances, yes. Because we have set the bar high, we are able to pay our Team members above average in most cases. Some of our longer-standing Client contracts have rates that have not kept up with the cost of living. So, sometimes we will be higher, and sometimes we won’t. But we do our best to pay our Team members well, and we are always working to improve our rates.

Are we willing to train people?

Yes, of course. We want people who want to kill us with questions. The future is yours to take.

Are we willing to let you train us?

Absolutely! If you can make our Team better, then we’ll be your best students.

How we hire

Apply with the form on our Careers page. Here’s how the process works:

  1. Connect by dropping us your resume. One of our Team Members will reach out to confirm your interest.
  2. Complete your technical assessment and interview. We are going to cover a lot of ground, and together, we'll figure out what you know and what you don't know. After the assessment, we’ll tell you where we think we need you most, and what you need to work on, if anything. From that point on, you’ll always be called first when we have work that matches your skill set, and you won’t have to go through a new assessment.
Technical assessment

Do we accept NCCER as a Technical Assessment?

No, we do not.

Do we accept the ISA CCST?

Yes, we do. We still have an interview process, but it is much shorter.

Can you get sample assessment questions?

Yes. We can send you sample quizzes broken down into smaller subjects, with 10 questions each.

What kinds of questions are on the quiz or in the interview?

Questions cover your understanding of:

  • The theory of operation of the instrumentation listed below.
  • Correct installations and applications.
  • How to test and troubleshoot the instrumentation.
  • How to perform basic calculations and, most importantly, when and how to apply them.
What we test

Instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting

Routine inspections, calibrations, and functional checks on a range of instrumentation, including:

  • Flow instruments: Ultrasonic (transit-time and Doppler), magnetic, Coriolis, vortex, variable area, thermal mass, turbine, and DP-based flowmeters with primary flow elements such as orifice plates, venturis, and pitot tubes.
  • Level instruments: Radar (free-space and guided wave), magnetostrictive, displacer level transmitters, capacitance, ultrasonic, DP level, and float-based systems.
  • Pressure instruments: Pressure transmitters, pneumatic and electronic pressure switches, differential pressure transmitters, and pressure gauges.
  • Temperature instruments: RTDs, thermocouples, thermowells, infrared sensors, bimetallic thermometers, and fiber-optic temperature measurement devices.
  • Analytical instruments: pH, conductivity, oxygen analyzers, moisture analyzers, dew point analyzers, gas analyzers, continuous emission monitors, and process gas chromatographs.
  • Vibration instruments: Accelerometers, velocity probes, eddy-current displacement sensors, and portable vibration analyzers for monitoring the condition of rotating machinery.

Control valves and final control elements

Testing and troubleshooting control valves, including rotary, butterfly, globe, gate, and ball valves, and associated components:

  • Solenoids.
  • Limit switches.
  • Position transmitters.
  • I/P converters.
  • Positioners.
  • Volume tanks.
  • Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators.

This includes understanding reliable operation, accurate positioning, proper fail-safe modes, and tight control to support stable process conditions.

Signal types and communication protocols

  • Analog signals: 4–20 mA and 1–5 VDC.
  • Digital communication protocols: HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Modbus, DeviceNet, and PROFIBUS.
  • Wireless instrumentation: Troubleshooting and maintaining solutions such as WirelessHART and Bluetooth to support secure, reliable, real-time data transmission in operating units.

Interpreting documentation

The ability to walk through and explain:

  • A P&ID.
  • A loop drawing.
  • A motor control schematic.

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Drop us your resume

You won't find silly forms here asking you to fill out the same information found on your resume. Simply send your resume, and we will get in touch with you when a position matches your experience.

Prefer to talk? Call (318) 292-8992.

RTF Industrial Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.