Eastern Controls - Instrumentation Technician - Richmond, VA

About the role

The Instrumentation Technician position at Eastern Controls Inc. supports the reliability, accuracy, and safety of industrial processes by maintaining, calibrating, and servicing the instruments that keep plants running. This role involves hands-on work in various industrial environments, troubleshooting equipment issues, performing repairs, and ensuring equipment operates as intended.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on calibration, testing, and adjustment of industrial instrumentation.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform mechanical or electrical repairs as needed.
• Support inside and outside sales teams with sizing, application questions, and problem resolution.
• Build trust with customers through reliability, professionalism, and technical expertise.
• Serve as a knowledgeable representative of Eastern Controls while onsite.

Requirements

• You will have:
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability 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.
• Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record.
• Ability to travel (approximately 15% overnight).

Preferred

• An associate's degree in a technical field.
• One to five years of experience in a hands-on technical application.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience as an electromechanical field tech doing calibration and repairs.
• Demonstrate basic electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Use of hand tools and electronic testing equipment.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic actuators and familiarity with pneumatics is a strong plus.

About Eastern Controls

About Eastern Controls: 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 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification including protected veteran and disability status.