Instrumentation and Control Technician

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelly Engineering is seeking an Instrumentation and Controls Field Service Technician in Philadelphia. This full-time position requires expertise in water treatment systems, along with a degree in Science or Engineering. The role involves operational support and maintenance of industrial water systems, with substantial travel responsibilities across the New England to Mid-Atlantic region. Ideal candidates will possess 2-4 years of experience in a similar role and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Client covers travel/accommodations

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of industrial service/maintenance experience required.
• Valid driver’s license needed.
• Ability to pass background and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Support various water treatment technologies and monitor system performance.
• Perform maintenance and calibration on treatment plant instrumentation.
• Conduct site-specific analytical testing.

Skills

Communication

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Water treatment processes

Education

Degree in Science or Engineering

Technical certification in instrumentation, controls, or water treatment

Tools

PLC control systems

Job description

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Instrumentation and Controls Field Service Technician

Philadelphia or surrounding areas

Temp-to-Hire

Company vehicle provided

Kelly Engineering seeks a skilled I&C Field Service Technician to join our client’s team. In this role, you’ll be on the front lines providing operational and maintenance expertise on industrial water treatment systems.

Client covers travel/accommodations (and mileage reimbursement until a company vehicle is provided)

Responsibilities

• Support various water treatment technologies, including media filtration, industrial water treatment, and ultrafiltration (UF) systems
• Apply knowledge of water treatment processes and 3-phase electrical systems
• Review customer installations against reference drawings (P&IDs, schematics, general arrangements)
• Monitor system performance and operational parameters
• Perform maintenance and calibration on treatment plant instrumentation
• Conduct site-specific analytical testing (e.g., turbidity, pH, chlorine, TOC, SDI, etc.)
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, process, and control issues on system components
• Install and maintain water treatment equipment and systems
• Deliver informal training to customers on system operation and maintenance
• Prepare detailed technical service reports following customer visits

Qualifications / Experience

• 2 - 4 years of industrial service/maintenance experience
• Degree in Science, Engineering, or technical certification in instrumentation, controls, programming, or water treatment preferred
• Experience with PLC control systems; programming and troubleshooting a plus
• Willingness to travel extensively – New England to Mid-Atlantic region
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with remote teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass background and drug screening

Pay

All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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