Field Controls & Instrumentation Specialist

Spirax Sarco Inc; Blythewood (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirax Sarco Inc is seeking a Service Technical Specialist to install, service, and repair the Spirax-Sarco portfolio with a main focus on controls and instrumentation. Travel regionally/nationally 65–70% and be located near Chicago, IL; Central Valley, CA; Columbia, SC; or Houston, TX.

The role represents the company in field projects, prepares detailed reports, and collaborates with engineering, project management, and sales to deliver safe, reliable field service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Vocational or technical degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of relevant field service experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regionally/nationally.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in the field on projects involving commissioning, startup, warranty repair, troubleshooting and installation of Spirax-Sarco portfolio of products.
• Provide detailed reports detailing work activities
• Interact with customers and internal personnel to include customer service, engineering, project management and sales in the execution of service projects.
• Responsibilities include travel preparation, gathering of tools and other resources, trap testing, hands on product work (field repair), generation of sketches and/or engineering calculations, problem solving, and report generation.
• Attends training as required for safety and/or industry knowledge
• Identify improvements to processes and products and communicate back to Spirax-Sarco
• Support the execution of Steam Trap Surveys when necessary.
• Follow the Scheduler's guidance for planned field activities.
• Work together with the Scheduler to improve efficiency in field operations.
• Service mechanical pumps, steam traps, and related ancillaries when necessary.
• Work on engineered package systems, pneumatic and electronic controls, and instrumentation.
• Coordinate activities to ensure effective use of time and field resources.
• Contribute to reliable, efficient, and safe delivery of all field service activities.
• Manage time effectively to provide needed reporting and documentation from assigned service activities
• Prioritize and actively seek resolution to scheduling conflicts and backlog consumption
• Communicate effectively with appropriate personnel needs that arise due to loading and backlog profile
• Actively communicate with sales when opportunities arise that could lead to additional sales activity

Skills

Valid driver's license

Communication

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Vocational or technical degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Spirax Sarco Inc is seeking a Service Technical Specialist to install, service, and repair the Spirax-Sarco portfolio with a main focus on controls and instrumentation. Travel regionally/nationally 65–70% and be located near Chicago, IL; Central Valley, CA; Columbia, SC; or Houston, TX.

The role represents the company in field projects, prepares detailed reports, and collaborates with engineering, project management, and sales to deliver safe, reliable field service.