Electrical Field Service Tech.

Job Description

Job Description

Field Service Technician – Industrial Electrical/Controls

Travel Requirement:
This position requires 80% travel (domestic and international). Candidates must be comfortable with frequent travel and hold a valid passport. MUST be willing to work overtime!

Responsibilities

• Assemble, wire, and install control panels based on electrical schematics.

• Upgrade and convert outdated control systems to modern technology.

• Support manufacturing, controls, and electrical systems for new builds, rebuilds, and field service projects.

• Diagnose technical and electrical issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions.

• Complete and submit daily service reports detailing work performed, issues encountered, and resolutions.

• Provide timely customer support in both onsite and emergency situations.

• Install electrical power generators, switchgears, transformers and circuits.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Industrial Electrician.

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively, Monday–Friday (weekend home time is prioritized but not guaranteed).

• Availability to travel on short notice in response to customer emergencies.

• Valid passport (required for international travel).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, industrial equipment, and hand tools.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.

• Familiarity with diagnostic tools and precision inspection equipment (micrometers, calipers, gauges, etc.).

• Skilled in operating forklifts, reach trucks, and pallet jacks.

• Solid understanding of national, state, and local electrical codes and regulations.

• Mechanically inclined and comfortable with physically demanding tasks (lifting, bending, working in confined spaces).

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Reliable, self-motivated, and capable of managing assignments independently.

• Customer-focused, with a professional demeanor and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Diligent in documentation, including forms, reports, logs, and records.