Eastern Controls Inc., a manufacturer's representative partner of Endress+Hauser Inc., is looking for an Instrumentation Technician to join their team in greater Philadelphia, PA. This position entails both in-house repairs as well as travel to their varied customer sites (including power, energy, process, chemical, manufacturing, life sciences, pharma, food and beverage, and commercial). In this position, you will also be responsible for troubleshooting, calibrating, installing and the repairing of a variety of instrumentation lines based on the manufacturer’s specifications. Approximately 15% is overnight, primarily in the spring and fall coinciding with plant outages. ECI is currently seeking both early career and seasoned technicians. Technicians may also travel to the following areas: Metro New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and D.C.
Role+ Responsibilities
Entry-level technicians will shadow and complete hands-on training with senior staff/ group leaders for a training period up to six months. Follow ECI QA procedures and work instructions as directed in ECI service shop and on site. Respond to scheduled and unscheduled repairs. Ability to work during outage season and adhere to vacation blackouts (typically October and April each year). Ability to respond to occasional on-call requests outside the regular work hours. Notifies supervisor regarding parts or equipment in need of repair or replacement. Performs all duties according to safety procedures and safety best practices. Ability to take to Mechanical Aptitude Test and submit to random drug and alcohol testing through DISA program. Notifies supervisor of any safety concerns on or off-site. Other duties as assigned. Approx. 15% is overnight, primarily in the spring and fall coinciding with plant outages. We’re currently seeking both early career and seasoned technicians.Qualification + Profile
High school diploma or equivalent. Associate degree in technical field preferred. 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. 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.Company Info
Since 1969, Eastern Controls has been the leading manufacturer representative, distributor, and service provider of process measurement and control equipment serving Metro New York, Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Ohio. We are headquartered in Edgemont, PA with two other manufacturing/service facilities located in Virginia and Maryland. Our expertise covers the full spectrum of primary process variable measurements and control. Our strong relationship with our manufacturing partners has enabled us to deliver cutting-edge products and technologies which ensure that your process will run safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
Eastern Controls provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.