Controls Field Engineer

Fives; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Fives is seeking a Field Engineer to lead on-site execution, commissioning, and support for industrial equipment at customer facilities in Kentucky and beyond. You will verify installation, configure systems, run tests, and support safety and quality standards while meeting schedule and budget targets.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, hands-on automation experience, familiarity with Rockwell PLC/HMI/SCADA, and ability to travel 80%+.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience with industrial equipment commissioning or troubleshooting.
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and process drawings.
• Knowledge of Rockwell PLC, HMI, SCADA systems.
• Willingness to travel extensively (80%+).

Responsibilities

• Reviews project documentation to determine scope, timelines, and procedures for on-site activities.
• Plans and executes on-site work with test plans and safety protocols.
• Verifies installations, configures field buses, PLC/HMI functions, and conducts testing.
• Analyzes site conditions, troubleshoots equipment, and performs root cause analysis.
• Coordinates with project personnel, subcontractors, customers, and agencies to keep on schedule and within budget.
• Provides technical advice to site teams and escalates issues as needed.
• Prepares site reports, service feedback, and commissioning records.
• Ensures safety and quality standards during all on-site interventions.
• Travels to customer sites to perform commissioning, maintenance, or emergencies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Communication skills

Read electrical/mechanical drawings

Travel willingness 80%+

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Experience in industrial equipment commissioning

Tools

Rockwell PLC

HMI/SCADA

Industrial PC

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

POSITION SUMMARY: The Field Engineer is responsible for the on-site execution, technical support, and commissioning of industrial equipment, automation, material handling, or combustion systems at customer facilities. The role includes installation verification, system configuration, commissioning, troubleshooting, performance testing, and final acceptance activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety standards, quality requirements, schedules, and budgets.

Character Qualifications

• Innovation - We create a culture of relentless improvement of solutions and processes to make every day better.
• Integrity - We are open, honest, and committed to giving the straight story every time.
• Service - We serve our clients, families, communities, and most importantly our people who are empowered and safe in making decisions and taking actions that dare to make us better.
• Ownership - We take full, personal, individual responsibility for our actions and our work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews project documentation, specifications, and site conditions to determine scope, timelines, resources, and procedures for on-site activities (installation completion verification, commissioning, startup, integration, and final acceptance).
• Plans and executes on-site work activities in coordination with the Commissioning Coordinator or Field Service Manager, including preparation of test plans, tool/equipment requirements, and safety protocols.
• Verifies electromechanical installations, configures field buses, PLC/HMI functions, and systems; supports performance demonstrations and contractual testing.
• Analyzes customer site situations, gathers information on issues or opportunities, troubleshoots equipment (mechanical, electrical, controls), performs root cause analysis, and implements corrective actions or tuning.
• Coordinates with project personnel, subcontractors, customers, and regulatory/governmental agencies to ensure activities progress on schedule and within budget.
• Provides technical advice to site teams, resolves problems, and escalates complex issues to engineering or controls groups as needed.
• Prepares and submits detailed site reports, service/inspection feedback, documentation, and updates to internal management, customers, and stakeholders.
• Ensures compliance with safety rules, quality standards, contractual obligations, and Fives procedures during all on-site interventions.
• Travels to customer sites as required to perform commissioning, maintenance, retrofits, or emergency support.
• Ability to provide on-site training for customer maintenance and operations teams, ensuring proper understanding of equipment operation, preventive maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting techniques. The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for the performance of this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
• Experience with industrial equipment commissioning or troubleshooting
• Knowledge of PLC Rockwell, HMI, Scada and Industrial PC
• Ability to read electrical, mechanical, and process drawings
• Strong hands-on skills in industrial automation or process equipment
• Willingness to travel extensively (often 80% + travel) to customer sites
• Robotics or automated production lines
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in customer environments.
• Proficient in MS Project and MS Office Suite 2.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, including electrical schematics, engineering drawings, operation manuals, and safety procedures.
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports, service documentation, and commissioning records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, with customers, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Ability to explain technical concepts and troubleshooting procedures to customer technicians and operators during commissioning and training activities.

Reasoning Skills

• Ability to analyze complex electromechanical and automation systems and diagnose technical issues in real time.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation to support troubleshooting and commissioning activities.
• Ability to apply logical and systematic problem-solving methods to identify root causes of equipment malfunctions and implement corrective actions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and make sound technical decisions under time pressure during installation and commissioning phases.
• Ability to evaluate system performance data and determine necessary adjustments to achieve contractual performance requirements.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing site conditions and coordinate solutions with engineering teams and customer personnel.
• Ability to communicate technical issues clearly and propose practical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in industrial environments, including manufacturing plants, construction sites, and customer facilities.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move for extended periods of time during commissioning and installation activities.
• Ability to climb ladders, access platforms, and work at elevated heights when inspecting or troubleshooting equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment or tools up to approximately 25-50 lbs (11-23 kg) as required.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and around operating industrial machinery.
• Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach while performing inspections, adjustments, and installation checks.
• Ability to travel frequently and work long hours on customer sites, sometimes under tight commissioning schedules.
• Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety shoes, hard hat, eye protection, and hearing protection.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.