Instrumentation Technician

Description

Who We Are: 

Eastern Controls, Inc. is family-founded, and remains, a family-owned organization that grew out of hard work, sacrifice and passion. It’s in our DNA. We collaborate with customers in the Life Sciences, Power, Water & Wastewater, Chemical, Refinery, Food & Beverage, and other process-centered industries. 

As they say, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. We’re a team, a reliable partner to our principals and customers, and we are looking for more passionate, driven, and energetic people to join us. 

The Role:

This position entails both in-house repairs as well as travel to our varied customer sites (including power, energy, process, chemical, manufacturing, life sciences, pharma, food and beverage, and commercial) in New Jersey and the greater NYC metro area, troubleshooting and repair of the various instrumentation lines based on the manufacturer’s specifications. Approximately 15% is overnight, primarily in the spring and fall coinciding with plant outages. We’re currently seeking both early career and seasoned technicians. 

· Performs calibration and repairs based on manufacturer’s specifications.

· Reads PO / appointment invites and understands scope of work and expectation of the customer.

· Ensures the necessary and proper tools are on-hand for job assignment.

· Reviews and challenge coordinator that proper information is included in the job assignment for executing the efficiently.

· Communicates to Supervisor and Coordinator comfort level, ability or inability to complete assignment based on current skill set.

· Completes trip documentation within one week following the completion of each assignment.

· Ensures that work assigned vehicles are up to date on maintenance requests, clean and well organized.

· Responds to scheduled and unscheduled work orders.

· Provides technical support and information to customers and sales staff as needed.

· Follow ECI QA procedures and work instructions as directed in ECI service shop and on site.

· Responds to on-call requests outside of set work hours.

· Looks for additional opportunities within account and reports information to Services Operations Manager.

· Manages projects (including outage work and long-term assignments) in conjunction with Services Operations Manager.

· Promotion of our other services to customers.

· Ability to work during outage season and adhere to vacation blackouts (typically October and April each year).

· Notifies supervisor regarding parts or equipment in need of repair or replacement.

· Performs all duties according to safety procedures and safety best practices. Notifies supervisor of any safety concerns on or off-site.

· Ability to take to Mechanical Aptitude Test and submit to random drug and alcohol testing through DISA program.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

 Who We’re Seeking:

· High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in technical field preferred. 

· 1-5 years in related field or environment.

· Experience as an electromechanical field tech doing calibration and repairs preferred.

· Demonstrates basic electrical and mechanical knowledge.

· Any knowledge of electrical and hydraulic actuators and familiarity with Pneumatics is a strong plus.

· Ability and knowledge of how to use hand tools and electronic testing equipment.

· Strong technical aptitude with hands-on troubleshooting & repair skills.

· Must be able to obtain certifications in all required ECI and Principal programs. 

· Ability to obtain and maintain TWIC and PSM credentials. 

· Forklift, Scissors, lift, and confined spaces certification may also be required. 

· Ability to multitask.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· Can work independently and exercise good judgment.

· Curiosity and desire to learn.

· Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential work functions. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Must be able to climb ladders and tanks to access equipment in high locations. 

How We Reward and Support YOU: 

· The security of working for a family- owned and founded company that cares about its employees. 

· Comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance at competitive rates. Some plans include tax- advantaged health savings accounts. 

· Competitive compensation and Employee Referral awards.

· Generous paid time off and Holiday Schedule benefits. 

· 401(k) savings with company match on a portion of employee contributions. 

· Tuition reimbursement and a wide range of development opportunities.

· A business casual environment.

Eastern Controls is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.