Instrument Technician

About the role

You want to be where the action is! You enjoy working with your hands (sometimes getting them dirty) and thrive in an ever-changing environment. People would describe you as curious, resourceful, dependable and don’t shy away from a technical challenge. You enjoy working in a variety of industrial environments (pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, gas/oil/petrochemical, water/wastewater treatment, power, pulp & paper and more) and with a diverse range of people- engineers, technicians, and production personnel. This crucial role ensures the reliability, accuracy, and safety of industrial processes by maintaining and servicing the instruments that are essential for monitoring and controlling various parameters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service industrial instruments to ensure reliability, accuracy, and safety of processes.
• Perform calibration and repairs on electromechanical systems.
• Use hand tools and electronic testing equipment to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
• Work in a variety of industrial settings including pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, gas/oil/petrochemical, water/wastewater treatment, power, pulp & paper, and more.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and production personnel to troubleshoot and resolve problems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree in technical field preferred.
• 1-5 years’ experience in a hands-on technical application.
• Experience as an electromechanical field tech doing calibration and repairs preferred.
• Basic electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Knowledge of electrical and hydraulic actuators and familiarity with pneumatics is a strong plus.

Certifications

• 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.

Cultural Fit

Family founded and owned since 1969, Eastern Controls is rooted in strong relationships, technical expertise, and a positive mindset. We work hard, have fun, and treat one another with respect and kindness. Our growth goals aim to serve the myriad of life-sustaining applications we touch, the dedicated customers and manufacturers we partner with, and the employees we call family.

Area of Coverage

The ideal candidate will live in or around the Richmond, VA area.

Travel / Office

Candidate would work out of home office with travel to varied customer sites for service appointments (calibration, troubleshooting, repair, etc.) according to manufacturer’s specifications. Approximately 15% is overnight, primarily in the spring and fall coinciding with plant outages.

Position Start Date

Immediately.

Job Category

Service

Job Type

Full Time

Job Location

Remote (Ashland, VA + designated service territory)