Services Technical Specialist – Controls & Instrumentation : 202653

HKA Enterprises; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises is seeking a Services Technical Specialist – Controls & Instrumentation to install, service, and repair engineered package systems, pneumatic and electronic controls, and instrumentation. The role emphasizes steam system performance, reliability, and energy efficiency with 65–70% regional/national travel within the USA.

Responsibilities include commissioning, startup, warranty repair, and troubleshooting, plus detailed reporting and collaboration with service, engineering, PM,

Qualifications

• Residence near Chicago, IL; Central Valley, CA; or Columbia, SC.
• 1–3 years of relevant field service experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word and Excel).
• Knowledge of steam and fluid systems, controls, or instrumentation products.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel 70%+ and work in a field environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company in the field on commissioning, startup, warranty repair, troubleshooting, and installation of our product portfolio.
• Provide detailed reports on work activities.
• Interact with customers and internal teams including customer service, engineering, project management, and sales.
• Prepare for travel, gather tools/resources, perform trap testing, hands-on field repair, and problem-solve.
• Attend training as required for safety and industry knowledge.
• Identify and communicate improvements to processes and products.
• Support Steam Trap Surveys when necessary.
• Coordinate activities to ensure effective use of time and field resources.
• Service mechanical pumps, steam traps, and related ancillaries as needed.
• Work on engineered package systems, pneumatic/electronic controls, and instrumentation.
• Manage time to provide accurate reporting and documentation.
• Prioritize and resolve scheduling conflicts and backlog consumption.
• Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding loading and backlog needs.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Reliability and resilience

Willingness to travel 70%+

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational or technical degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Locations: Candidates must currently reside in or near one of the following areas — Chicago, IL | Central Valley, CA | Columbia, SC

Services Technical Specialist – Controls & Instrumentation

Install, service, and repair the full range of SSI products, including engineered package systems, pneumatic and electronic controls and instrumentation, mechanical pumps, traps, and ancillaries. This role covers the entire product portfolio with a primary focus on Controls & Instrumentation, delivering high-value field services focused on steam system performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. Requires 65–70% regional/national travel within the USA.

Responsibilities:

• Represent the company in the field on projects involving commissioning, startup, warranty repair, troubleshooting, and installation of our product portfolio
• Provide detailed reports on work activities
• Interact with customers and internal teams including customer service, engineering, project management, and sales
• Prepare for travel, gather tools/resources, perform trap testing, hands‑on field repair, generate sketches and/or engineering calculations, and problem‑solve
• Attend training as required for safety and industry knowledge
• Identify and communicate improvements to processes and products
• Support Steam Trap Surveys when necessary
• Follow the Scheduler's guidance for planned field activities and collaborate to improve efficiency
• Service mechanical pumps, steam traps, and related ancillaries as needed
• Work on engineered package systems, pneumatic/electronic controls, and instrumentation
• Coordinate activities to ensure effective use of time and field resourcesContribute to reliable, efficient, and safe delivery of field service activities
• Manage time to provide accurate reporting and documentation
• Prioritize and resolve scheduling conflicts and backlog consumption
• Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding loading and backlog needs
• Communicate with sales when opportunities for additional sales activity arise

Required:

• Must currently reside near Chicago, IL; Central Valley, CA; or Columbia, SC
• High school diploma/GED required; vocational or technical degree preferred
• 1–3 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver's license with ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Above-average knowledge of MS Office (especially Word and Excel)
• Above-average knowledge of steam and fluid systems, controls, or instrumentation products
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated reliability and resilience in a frequent‑travel role
• Ability to travel more than 70% of the time
• Physical ability to stand/walk 75% of the time and lift more than 25 lbs.

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