Instrumentation Service Technician

Excel Partners; Prospect (CT); On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Partners, Inc. in Prospect, CT is seeking an Instrumentation Service Technician (Field Service Technician) to install, calibrate, and troubleshoot customer instrumentation and controls on-site with regular field visits.

The role requires 3+ years in related operations, familiarity with instrumentation, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Confined Space and Haz-Comm certs are preferred; a valid driver’s license is required. You’ll work 35–40 hours/week with ASAP start.

Qualifications

• 3 years of related experience in treatment or chemical plant operations.
• Familiarity with instrumentation installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, configuration.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Confined Space Certification and Haz-Comm course
• Valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot instrumentation including flow, pressure, level indicators, pH, DO, and chlorine analyzers.
• Read blueprints and schematic wiring diagrams; work with low and high voltage controls.
• Complete service reports after each service or emergency visit.
• Provide technical leadership, troubleshooting, support, and training to plant operations.
• Field service for control panels, instrumentation, and related wiring.
• Startup, calibration, and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Interface with customers for technical support on-site or remotely.
• Complete service tickets and reports.

Skills

Field service operations

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Location: Prospect, CT 06712

Pay Rate: $56,160.00-83,200.00

Description:

Job Title: Instrumentation Service Technician (Field Service Technician)

Temp/T-to-P/Perm: Perm

Hours Per Week: FT (35-40 hours)

Start-Date: ASAP

Location of Work: on-site at office in Prospect, CT, with regular field work locations.

Technical Skills:

working knowledge of MS Office (especially Word and Excel)

Job Description:

This position is responsible for the installation, inspection, troubleshooting, calibration, and service of customer instrumentation and controls. Ideal candidates will be able to work inside or outside as required by instrument location and based on scheduled visits and emergency conditions. Complete, accurate, and detailed service reports will be submitted upon completion of each service or emergency visit(s). Field Service Technicians are expected to provide technical leadership, expertise, troubleshooting, support, and training to support plant operations as well as service demands.

Minimum Qualifications:

• (3) years of related experience (i.e. treatment plant operations, chemical plant operations)
• Familiarity with instrumentation installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, configuration, etc.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Ability to successfully complete Confined Space Certification and Haz-Comm course
• Valid Driver’s License

Position Requirements:

• Able to install, set up, calibrate, troubleshoot a variety of instrumentation such as:
  • Flow, Pressure, and Level Indicators
  • pH, Dissolved Oxygen, and Chlorine Analyzers
• Familiar with low voltage as well as 120-240-volt circuits and controls
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic wiring diagrams
• Ability to use hand tools for cutting, drilling, sawing, etc. as it relates to the installation of equipment
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently as required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (specifically Word & Excel)
• Working knowledge of instruments, typical municipal and industrial waste treatment processes
• ISA CCST Level 1 Certification (preferred)
• Must have strong technical and communication skills
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. and access instruments on tanks & sumps as required
• Confined Space Certification (preferred; training can be provided for certification)
• Team collaboration and trainingField instrumentation knowledge, testing, and calibration
• Knowledge of flow, level, pressure and analytical instrumentation
• Control panels and system wiring and troubleshooting

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Field service of control panels, instrumentation, and associated field wiring
• Instrumentation initial startup, calibration, and troubleshooting
• Troubleshooting control circuits, 120VAC, 24VDC, 240VAC, 480VAC
• Troubleshooting instrument loops, 2-wire & 4-wire
• Interfacing with customers for technical support (on-site, phone, email, etc.)
• Provide field service for customer requested and scheduled service calls
• Electrical troubleshooting
• VFD familiarity and troubleshooting
• Completion of Service Tickets and Reports