Senior I&C Technician

Setting new standards for industrial process automation solutions in the metropolitan New York City tristate area, Control Associates, Inc. is a premier provider of process automation systems & software, valves, measurement solutions, pressure management, and asset reliability. We are looking to hire a Senior Instrumentation and Controls Technician who will be based out of our headquarters in Allendale, NJ and also directly support customer sites within the Tri-State New York area.

Established in 1933, Control Associates along with its global process automation business partner, Emerson, specializes in supporting the process control equipment and service needs of the following industries: Life Sciences, Natural Gas Distribution & Transmission, HVAC, Power, Chemical, and Downstream Hydrocarbons.

Prerequisites:

· Two-year technical degree with 5+ years’ industry experience required.

· Must have strong mechanical aptitude and be PC literate including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications and working knowledge of a control system/automation software.

· Any experience with valves/HVAC systems or any control system software is highly preferred.

· S/he will interact regularly with customers and co-workers, thus strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to be a clear communicator is required.

· Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel as needed is required.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in providing field services for Emerson control systems, control valves, instrumentation, on-off valves, actuators, and regulators at customer sites or in Control Associates’ repair facility.
• Perform Control Associates Valve Automation and Distribution Center work including the assembly, modification, calibration and testing of control valves, automated on-off valves and regulators as required.
• Assist in providing Installed Base Services for Emerson and other manufacturers at customer sites, or in Control Associates facility.
• Assist in performing periodic on-site Planned Maintenance and System and Device Performance Monitoring visits in accordance with Control Associates, Inc. Lifecycle Services’ contractual requirements and factory specifications.
• Lead on-site troubleshooting and/or remote diagnostics of control valves, automated on-off valves, regulators and instrumentation using ValveLink or AMS diagnostic software tools to determine overall health of the equipment and repair/replace malfunctioning devices and software.
• Perform onsite troubleshooting to determine root cause of communication, instrumentation, network, and/or control systems problems, and then repair, rebuild, or replace, malfunctioning components in accordance with factory specifications as required.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 pounds and performing physically demanding tasks throughout the workday.
• Manage, mentor and train junior resources in root cause analysis of valve and control system maintenance.
• Prepare Field Service Reports and Calibration Documenting for services provided to our customers.
• Be available when required for performing emergency services after normal working hours Monday – Friday, as well as weekends and public holidays.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, Lifecycle Services
• We work directly with multiple industries and each of those have different maintenance and operating schedules. Thus, we are continuously providing our customers with installations, commissioning, upgrades, startup, shutdowns, and maintenance services. Our business is continuous with no downtime, thus overtime is regularly available for our team.

Please note that work visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This is a direct placement position; third party contracts are not available.

Control Associates, Inc. offers competitive compensation with a bonus potential.

This role offers an hourly rate of $36.00-$45.50/hr.

Excellent benefits, including multiple medical plan choices, vision, and dental insurance with coverage for both employees and dependent family members. Medical and dependent care flexible spending benefits, health savings accounts, commuter tax benefit, company paid long-term disability and life/ADD insurance plans with a buy up option.

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and sick days

Our retirement plans include a 401(k) plan (with company match) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), is a company-funded benefit that provides additional retirement compensation to qualifying employees.

Certification/Training, we provide both in-house and Client/System specific technical training

Control Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, creed, race religion, color, national origin, citizenship, disability, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, gender, ancestry, or liability for services in the U.S. Armed Forces, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Control Associates is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

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Learn more about Control Associates:

https://www.control-associates.com/