Valve Technician

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 critical role is responsible for assembly and disassembly, assist with troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, and repairs of the various product lines based on the manufacturer’s specifications. Approximately 15% of travel is overnight, primarily in the spring and fall coinciding with plant outages.

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. You should be able to demonstrate basic mechanical and electrical knowledge, use of hand tools and electronic testing equipment, and a strong attention to safety and detail. Prior control valve experience preferred. A strong technical aptitude, safety mindset and attention to detail are crucial. 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: Eastern PA/ Southern NJ/ Delaware

Location: Ideal candidate will live somewhere in Delaware / Chester / Montgomery / Bucks Counties.

Travel / Office: Candidate would work primarily out of headquarters in Edgemont, PA, with occasional travel (primarily in the spring and fall coinciding with plant outages).

Position Start Date: Immediately.

Job Category: Service

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: HQ w/ occasional travel.

Eastern Controls is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.