Instrumentation Technician - Birmingham, AL

TriNova, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 43,050 - 56,826; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Medical insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

TriNova, Inc. is seeking an Instrumentation Technician for field-based, customer-facing work in Birmingham, AL. The role installs, services, calibrates and maintains TriNova instrumentation at customer sites with minimal supervision.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Up to 75% travel, often local, with a company vehicle provided.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical or related field, or equivalent combo of education and experience.
• 2–5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Knowledge of electronics, process diagrams, and test equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Calibrates and repairs meters and transmitters to meet requirements.
• Determine faults prior to on-site service calls and select test equipment.
• Inspects and validates installation to meet standards.
• Communicates findings and schedule with customers and sales teams.
• Assemblies or replaces instrumentation and related equipment.
• Document service calls accurately and promptly.
• Provide customer training and assist less experienced technicians.
• Develops knowledge of TriNova products.

Skills

Electronics knowledge

Attention to detail

Sales skills

Communication skills

Physical endurance

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Technical associate degree

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Loop calibrators

Oscilloscopes

Job description

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Full Time Technical Birmingham, AL, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1220

Salary Range: $31.25 To $41.25 Hourly

Summary

The Instrumentation Technician is a field-based, customer-facing role that installs, services, calibrates, and maintains TriNova Instrumentation at customer sites with minimal supervision.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Essential Functions

• Calibrates, troubleshoots, and repairs a variety of flow meters, pressure transmitters, level transmitters, temperature transmitters, and valves to meet customer’s requirements.
• Determine possible system faults prior to departing for on-site service calls to determine test equipment and spare parts that may be required.
• Visually inspects, tests, and recommends changes to ensure required installation meets manufacturer’s standards for operation.
• Observe processes, apply and develop tests and procedures to detect proper or malfunctioning operation of equipment and discuss findings with customer or sales representative, make changes or adjustments to improve operation or offer a course of action to resolve problems.
• Assembles, repairs and/or replaces related instrumentation and associated equipment.
• Provide accurate, professional, and timely documentation of servicecalls.
• Communicate effectively with customers and principals, as well as with TriNova Sales, Management, Account Managers, and Engineers providing information regarding the nature of problems, course of action to be taken and schedule for completion of work.
• Conduct training for customers.
• Assist with training of less experienced Field Service Technicians.
• Assist the customer via telephone with product information and problem solving.
• Develop and maintain a level of knowledge of all TriNova products.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Knowledge of electronics, process diagrams, and test equipment (multi-meters, loop calibrators, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• High attention to detail and organizationalskills
• Sales skills (ability to promote the value of services)
• Excellent oral and written communicationskills
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to perform physical tasks while standing, sitting, or kneeling with or without accommodation
• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions
• Able to work independently and within a team environment and contribute to the success of the department
• Strong multi-tasking, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience

• Associate degree in a technical or related field OR a combination of education and experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2 – 5 years of related experience

Travel

• Up to 75% travel, primarily local during normal business hours.
• Occasional overnight and weekendtravel
• Must be able to transport self to various facility sites as required (via company provided service vehicle)

What We Offer

• Comprehensive healthcare for you and your dependents
• Retirement savings plans with company match
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Company vehicle, laptop, smartphone, and expenseaccount
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

TriNova, Inc. is a manufacturer's representative and distributor that has been dedicated to helping customers, manufacturers, and suppliers with measurement and process control needs and challenges for over 70 years. Industries we work closely with include oil and gas, chemical, environmental, renewable fuels, pulp & paper, food & beverage, and water & wastewater.

TriNova, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, respects, and inspires all individuals by providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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