Who We Are: Eastern Controls is a family-owned manufacturer's representative located in the suburbs of Philadelphia, PA that provides the best-in-class process control solutions, service and training. With locations in Ashland, VA; Carnegie, PA, and our home base in Edgemont, PA, we collaborate with customers in the Life Sciences, Power, Water & Wastewater, Chemical, Refinery, Food & Beverage, and other process-centered industries across an expanding map of geographies. We're expanding rapidly, technically challenging, and pride ourselves on providing an unrivalled customer experience. If you enjoy a fun, fast-paced company that directly impacts life-sustaining industries and the industrial infrastructure of the United States, apply today. Who We're Seeking: You want to be where the action is! You enjoy working with your hands (sometimes getting them dirty) and thrive in an ever-changing environment. People would describe you as curious, resourceful, dependable and don't shy away from a technical challenge. You enjoy working in a variety of industrial environments (pharmaceuticals, food & beverage, gas/oil/petrochemical, water/wastewater treatment, power, pulp & paper and more) and with a diverse range of people- engineers, technicians, and production personnel. This crucial role ensures the reliability, accuracy, and safety of industrial processes by maintaining and servicing the instruments that are essential for monitoring and controlling various parameters. Education: High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in technical field preferred. Experience: You have 1-5 years' experience in a hands-on technical application. Experience as an electromechanical field tech doing calibration and repairs preferred. You should be able to demonstrate basic electrical and mechanical knowledge, use of hand tools and electronic testing equipment, and a strong attention to safety and detail. Applicants with any knowledge of electrical and hydraulic actuators and familiarity with pneumatics is a strong plus. Certifications:
Must be able to obtain certifications in all required ECI and Principal programs. Ability to obtain and maintain TWIC and PSM credentials. Forklift, Scissors, lift, and confined spaces certification may also be required. Valid Driver's License and safe driving record.
Cultural Fit: Family founded and owned since 1969, Eastern Controls is rooted in strong relationships, technical expertise, and a positive mindset. We work hard, have fun, and treat one another with respect and kindness. Our growth goals aim to serve the myriad of life-sustaining applications we touch, the dedicated customers and manufacturers we partner with, and the employees we call family. Area of Coverage: Virginia Location: Ideal candidate will live in or around the Richmond, VA area. Travel / Office: Candidate would work out of home office with travel to varied customer sites for service appointments (calibration, troubleshooting, repair, etc.) according to manufacturer's specifications. Approximately 15% is overnight, primarily in the spring and fall coinciding with plant outages. Position Start Date: Immediately. Job Category: Service Job Type: Full Time Job Location: Remote (Ashland, VA + designated service territory) Apply here!