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Field Maintenance Mechanic

Essel · Benicia · United States

Full timeMechanic / Technician

Posted: 8/21/2023 · Last checked: 10/20/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Essel's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

Essel Skilled Trades is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic with Valve Experience.

What you'll be doing:

  • New installation, retrofit and repair pressure, temperature, differential transmitters, and general process instrumentation pressure, and process control instrumentation at customer’s facilities.
  • Calibration of field instruments such as level, pressure, and temperature transmitters.
  • Troubleshoot process control equipment, including motor operated valves, field measurement instruments, and final control devices.
  • Perform MOV diagnostics.
  • Take field measurements which are needed for design of retrofit of MOV mounting hardware.
  • Design mounting brackets and couplings to connect valves and MOV's.
  • Interact with customers to promote service contracts.
  • Conduct customer trainings.
  • Assist customers with problem resolution.
  • Assist with shop assembly needs as time permits.

Requirements

What we’re looking for:

  • 5+ years of experience as a field service technician, instrumentation technician, and/or demonstration of general electrical/mechanical competency.
  • A working knowledge of process controls and instrumentation.
  • Strong electrical knowledge including ability to read and understand wiring diagrams – single phase, three phase, AC and DC and ability to troubleshoot electrical problems.
  • Strong knowledge in the calibration of field instruments such as level, pressure, and temperature transmitters.
  • Strong knowledge of valve actuators including Electric actuators, Pneumatic actuators, and Hydraulic actuators.

Benefits

Competitive with today's industry

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