Lead Industrial Controls & Valve Automation Technician

Lead Industrial Controls & Valve Automation Technician

Role snapshot

• Location: Chandler, AZ (field-based across AZ, CA, HI, NV)
• Travel: ~75%; extended multi-week assignments at customer sites
• Workweek: Mon–Fri, 8–10 hours/day + travel; 5–10 OT hours typical; variable start/finish
• Equipment: Company truck provided; relocation support may be available

Impact you’ll make

• Execute new installations, retrofits, and repairs for pressure, temperature, and differential transmitters and related process instrumentation—in the field and in our shop.
• Calibrate level/pressure/temperature transmitters to exacting standards.
• Triage and resolve issues with process control assets: MOVs, field instruments, and final control devices.
• Conduct MOV diagnostics; capture field measurements; engineer mounting hardware for actuator/valve interfaces.
• Design brackets and couplings for electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic actuator applications.
• Build customer relationships: promote service agreements, lead training, and solve problems collaboratively.

What you bring

• 5+ years in field service/instrumentation (power generation preferred) or equivalent electro-mechanical background.
• Proven calibration mastery for level, pressure, and temperature transmitters.
• Working knowledge of process controls and instrumentation systems.
• Electrical literacy across single/three phase, AC/DC; able to read schematics and troubleshoot efficiently.
• Expertise with electric, pneumatic, and hydraulic valve actuators.
• Valid driver’s license in good standing and a sustained excellent driving record.

Pay and perks

• Hourly range: $35.00–$40.00 ; actual pay considers internal equity, region, skills, experience, and role needs.
• Ownership and wealth-building: ESOP + Profit Sharing; 401(k) with company match.
• Time off: Generous PTO and 12 paid holidays.
• Health: Medical, Dental, Vision starting the first day of the month after hire; HSA (with employer contribution) and FSA.
• Protection and support: Company-paid life insurance (with buy-ups) and Short-Term Disability; EAP; wellness benefits; supplementary plans; pet insurance.
• Growth: Tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment match, and professional development.
• Tools: Company truck and the resources of a leading automation provider.

The work setting

• Sites range from indoor plants to outdoor facilities; noise is common; temperatures vary from extreme heat to extreme cold.
• Physical activities include confined space entry, working at heights, and routinely lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 lbs.

Technologies and skills

• Industrial controls and measurement gauges
• Driver’s License; mechanical troubleshooting; electrical installation/repair/troubleshooting
• Industrial automation troubleshooting; precise field measurements; mechanical assembly
• Industrial electrical systems; excellent communication

About Caltrol

Caltrol is a trusted name in automation—delivering process control, valves, instrumentation, and reliability solutions. As an employee-owned organization based in Las Vegas with a multi-state footprint and international presence, we offer meaningful careers, supportive leadership, and a collaborative culture.

Required notices

You must have a valid driver's license in good standing and an excellent driving record. This is a safety-sensitive position. You are required to pass a pre-screen drug test that includes testing for marijuana, and will be subjected to random testing.

Caltrol is deeply committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone is respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees are critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Reasonable accommodation is available to candidates with disabilities, ensuring they can perform essential job functions effectively.

Additional note

The nature of the role may require responsibilities to change over time; new duties can be assigned with or without notice.

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