Field Instrument Technician - MSA Safety Specialist

Eastern Controls, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Controls, Inc. is seeking an Instrument Technician- MSA Safety Specialist to support gas detection and instrumentation across client sites. The role emphasizes hands-on calibration, testing, repairs, and ensuring safety and reliability of industrial processes.

You will travel to varied sites after training, work with engineers, technicians, and production personnel, and maintain equipment according to manufacturer specifications while upholding our commitment to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred.
• 1-5 years hands-on technical experience; gas detection instrumentation is a big plus.
• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge; able to use hand tools and electronic testing equipment; safety-focused.
• Familiarity with electrical and hydraulic actuators and pneumatics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service gas detection instruments according to manufacturer specifications.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot instruments at client sites.
• Perform repairs and adjustments; travel to varied customer sites after training.
• Ensure safety and reliability of industrial processes.

Skills

Gas detection instrumentation

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Hand tools & testing equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Electronic testing equipment

Hydraulic actuators

Pneumatics knowledge

Job description

Eastern Controls, Inc. is seeking an Instrument Technician- MSA Safety Specialist to support gas detection and instrumentation across client sites. The role emphasizes hands-on calibration, testing, repairs, and ensuring safety and reliability of industrial processes.

You will travel to varied sites after training, work with engineers, technicians, and production personnel, and maintain equipment according to manufacturer specifications while upholding our commitment to quality and safety.