Instrumentation Technician

Applied Industrial Technologies; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading process flow control company is seeking a Field Service Technician for maintenance, installation, and troubleshooting of instrumentation and control systems. Applicants must have at least a High School Diploma, with 2+ years of experience in the field. Skills in electrical maintenance, mechanical proficiency, and PLC programming are crucial. The role requires travel to various customer sites and working in diverse environments, including indoors and outdoors with exposure to different weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associates Degree/Technical Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience with Process/Control equipment including instrumentation, valves, actuators.
• Strong computer proficiency and mechanical proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Perform field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems.
• Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow and other instrumentation.
• Complete documentation for actions taken and maintain detailed logs.

Skills

Installation of instrumentation

Troubleshooting control systems

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical proficiency with hand tools

PLC programming and troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates Degree/Technical Degree

Tools

Power tools

Electronic measuring instruments

Job description

FCX Performance, an Applied Industrial Technologies Company, is a leading process flow control company providing technical mission critical products and services to more than 15,000 end users, OEMs, and EPC firms across a broad range of industries and markets.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Perform field maintenance, installation, troubleshooting, and repair of instrumentation and control systems in a timely, accurate, and safe manner:
  • Calibrate pressure, temperature, flow and various other instrumentation
  • Commission instrumentation and shoot loops
  • Install and Calibrate measuring and positioning devices
  • Perform minor electrical maintenance
• Complete all applicable documentation for actions taken.
  • Report job activity as well as maintain detailed logs about service calls, parts, and orders
• Represent Company during Field Service tasks providing a "can do" attitude
• Identify and report safety issues to proper customer representative
• Identify opportunities for upgrades at the customer facility
• Research task criteria prior to arriving on work site
• Use company vehicle to travel to and from job sites while maintaining defensive driving habits that reflect upon the sterling reputation of the company.

Essential Physical Functions/Equipment Used

• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 75lbs
• Must be able to stand, kneel, and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs in an industrial environment
• Must be able to work at heights utilizing fall protection
• Must be able to be available for occasional call-ins
• Available for overnight travel to various locations & customer sites to provide service and training based on business needs
• Duties performed indoors & outdoors with exposure to weather, elements, heavy equipment, power tools, clean room, animal/insect bites, dirt and noise

Preferred Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associates Degree/Technical Degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience installing, maintaining, and repairing Process/Control equipment including instrumentation, valves, actuators, pumps, etc
• Strong computer proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of electronic and microcomputer instruments used to measure and control variables such as pressure, flow, temperature, and level.
• Strong mechanical proficiency required, namely the ability to operate a variety of hand tools, power tools
• Electrical/electrician experience
• Tubing, tray, and instrument stand installation experience
• Industrial safety training
• PLC Programming and troubleshooting
• Programming and troubleshooting drives

Work Environment

Varied environment: customer facilities will include indoor and outdoor environments, with exposure to all potential weather elements, clean rooms, factories, construction areas, and others.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.