There was a small article in the Columbus Dispatch this past week announcing that a cracker plant will be built in Monroe county,due to come on line by 2019.this a major project...1 billion dollars.What the article didn't mention is that there are two much larger cracker on the drawling board in Parkersburg WV and Manaca Pa. So what's my point? This...these plants,and several other gas processing plants,will need several instrument techs!From my limited experience with instrument techs there just isn't that many out there. If I was a young person who likes mechanical and electrical/electronic work,I would take a good look at this career field.If you like working on cars or motorcycles,those skills can translate over to the instrument tech career field pretty easily.Some of the best I.T.s I know were mechanics first. As for pay...a GOOD I.T. will make over 100 k with a very good benefit package. The need is coming,it's your call. ...and you will be living in some of the best riding areas in the mid west!