Controls Service Technician

Job Type: Full Time, Hourly

Location: Based out of 706 E Price Street, Eldridge, IA 52748

Frequent travel required for the role; most often day travel.

Expected Hours of Work: Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:30AM to 5PM.

Reports to: Vice President of Automation and Controls

About the Company

Electric Pump, Inc and its family of companies have been in operation for the last 45 years providing fluid handling equipment to our customers in the industrial, municipal, and environmental markets. In addition, we are the largest pump service organization in the upper Midwest. Electric Pump is comprised of eight locations in seven states with approximately 135 employees. Our offices have a friendly, laid-back environment and we are active in monthly philanthropy events that encourage employee involvement.

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Job SummaryControls Technician position is responsible for performing highly diversified duties to install, troubleshoot, repair and maintain customer's equipment. Work will include, but not limited to installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing a wide variety of water & wastewater controls, such as: VFDs, PLCs, SCADA telemetry, & station control panels.

Essential Functions

Perform highly diversified duties to install, repair, and troubleshoot controls of fluid handling products.

Understanding of basic PLC knowledge (Allen Bradley)

Provide on call assistance for emergency/unscheduled repairs of Control equipment as needed.

Perform simple machinist duties and responsibilities.

Perform mechanic skills including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic.

Read and interpret pump manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

Able to understand and follow ladder diagrams and wiring schematics

Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments.

Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties.

Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas.

Competencies

Knowledge of PLC's, VFD, motor controls, process instrumentation, and Windows based control software desired.

Knowledge of Allen Bradley software

Technical Capacity.

Ethical Conduct.

Communication Proficiency.

Results Driven.

Initiative.

Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma/GED and previous mechanical experience required. Post-secondary or trade school education, as well a pump repair experience is preferred not required.

Benefits:

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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