Vector - Field Service Technician

At Endress+Hauser, progress happens by working together. As the global leader in measurement instrumentation, our ~17,000 employees shape the future in the field of process automation. Whether developing and realizing new technology as a team collaborating to build instrumentation, or strengthening vital relationships with countless global industries, we work to create trusted relationships that help everyone thrive. As a family-owned company, we look beyond short-term moves and work to create a vision that is forward-thinking for our people, our clients, and the world at large.

Vector Controls, a company of the Endress+Hauser Group, is seeking an Instrumentation / Calibration Technician to perform service-related work in the Houston, TX area. The candidate will be required to provide installation, startup, commissioning, and maintenance of instrumentation, controls, and analyzers. There will also be interaction with the customer on many levels (i.e. operations, maintenance, planning, environmental health & safety, and engineering).

The ideal candidate will provide expertise to ensure that the products perform and meet customer expectations. The candidate will also be required to follow all customer and Vector Controls safety policies and procedures.

• Start-Up and Commissioning and Trouble Shooting of Instrumentation
• Travel to Locations within the Entire Vector Coverage Area. Areas include Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois.
• Maintain open communication with customer.
• Maintain 100% compliance with all Vector CAG and customer site-specific training.
• Complete all scheduled preventative maintenance (PM) work orders as scheduled.
• Provide subject matter expertise to customer for any Flow, Pressure, Temp, Valves.

You will have (required):

• Knowledge of Process instrumentation such as Coriolis, Magmeter, Vortex, Pressure, RTD's, Thermocouples, Radar Level.
• Knowledge of electronics, process diagrams (loop and data sheets), and test equipment (multi-meters, loop calibrators, oscilloscopes, etc.)
• Knowledge of Valves and Instrumentation. Analytical, pneumatic, electronic, and smart.
• Min 5 years Plant Maintenance or on Demand Field Service Experience
• Ability to work with minimal oversight
• Ability to rotate "On-Call" responsibilities
• Multiple Overnights Trips required a Month. Travel up to 70%. Operate a program that focuses on personal and process safety (Zero accidents, releases, or process downtime).

You may have (preferred):

• Associates degree in Instrumentation Technology or a technical degree with at least 5+ years in process instrumentation equipment installation maintenance/troubleshooting (preferred)
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer skills (i.e. MS Office Suite)

Vector Controls and Automation Group is a leading manufacturing representative, distributor, and valued partner for your application solution. They are passionate about their  best in class  portfolio of products and solutions represented in multiple states and locations. Vector Controls and Automation Group create solutions that improve their customers' process control needs, risk management, control cost-effectiveness, energy savings and bottom line results.

They are leading experts in their field and present differentiated options through subject matter experts and a network of engineering and integration partners offering complete turnkey solutions.

Vector Controls & Automation Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.