Instrumentation Technician

Description

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, the global leader of automation systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for an experienced Instrumentation Technician in our fast paced, customer-oriented Field Services team. The Instrumentation Technician will work with our sales force and project teams in the development, delivery, on-going maintenance and optimization of our state-of-the-art process control solutions for our industrial customers. This role will be traveling throughout the state of Minnesota, while also covering any potential needs within our upper Midwest territory.

Instrumentation Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Performs on-site demand and contract field services to support installed base of process control instrumentation and equipment, which includes: Troubleshooting failed instruments and equipment including diagnostics, developing a solution to resolve any problems including calibration, repair, upgrade, or replacement, and replacing/installing instrumentation and equipment including startup and commissioning 
• Process control instrumentation and equipment startup, which includes: Verifying, troubleshooting and resolving instrumentation and equipment communications, inspecting instrument wiring, power and grounding of installation, and setting up instruments with Emerson Trex field communicator 
• Work with onsite installation crew 
• Installing and calibrating flow measurement equipment 
• Maintenance training 
• Providing process control instrument and equipment phone support 
• Effective and prompt response to customer requests or inquiries 
• Providing clear and effective documentation of services provided to customers 
• Traveling to customer facilities 
• Partners with Sales team to execute tactics and strategies to improve customer satisfaction and service growth through available service programs 
• Reports performance measures towards goals 
• Timely completion of all required reports, certificates, and relevant documents 
• Actively owns safety for themselves and those around them through adherence to all safety and quality rules, and regulations 

Requirements

Instrumentation Technician Education and/or Experience:

• Technical Degree or Certification in electrical or instrumentation discipline 
• 2 years of experience in the industrial automation and instrumentation field 
• Familiarity with Rosemont, Micro Motion, Foxboro, Yokogawa, and Endress Hauser instrumentation 
• Expertise with calibrating and troubleshooting measurement instrumentation 

Instrumentation Technician Additional Requirements: 

• Experience managing customer projects and working independently 
• Currently holding a valid driver’s license 
• Participation in on-call rotation with existing technical staff 
• Proficient with MS Office suite 

Instrumentation Technician Physical Requirements 

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs 
• Ability of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects/tools 
• Ability to work with hand tools 
• Ability to work at heights 
• Ability to stoop, crawl and crouch while working on equipment on hands and knees 
• Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours per day 
• Ability to work in a loud industrial environment 
• Comfortable working around industrial equipment with exposed moving parts 
• Ability to climb stairs (up to 20 flights per day) 
• Ability to climb a 20 ft. ladder 
• Ability to work with up to 480 volts 
• Ability to drive on average 3-4 hours in a day 
• Ability to drive 8 hours as needed in a day – although not typical 
• Ability to work in high and cold temperature environments for extended hours 

Instrumentation Technician Benefits:

Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and personal time off
• 401K with 6% company match 
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) 
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Company vehicle, cell phone and tools provided

Instrumentation Technician Pay:

• Hourly Rate: $32 - $39
• Overtime Eligible 

Who We Are:

Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.

Salary : $32 - $39