Drives & Controls Field Service Technician (VFD)

Ambient Enterprises; Pine Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambient Enterprises in Pine Brook, NJ is seeking an experienced field service technician to own the moment when a drive must run. You will troubleshoot, start up, commission, and verify VFD function across multiple brands on customer sites.

You’ll respond to breakdowns, perform on-site repairs, and conduct preventive maintenance to boost reliability. Reading electrical/mechanical drawings, working from P&IDs and schematics, and a safety-first approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience with VFDs from multiple manufacturers.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Comfort reading electrical/mechanical drawings, safety rules, and manuals.
• OSHA 30 and SST credentials.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Plus: experience with gas detection systems and humidifiers.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, start up, commission, and verify proper function of VFDs across brands.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform on-site repairs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with management to optimize service delivery and cost control.
• Maintain safety and document progress, issues, and resolutions.

Skills

VFD troubleshooting

On-site repair

Electrical safety

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Gas detection systems (plus)

Tools

P&IDs

Electrical schematics

Job description

Can You Own the Moment When a Drive Must Run?When operations slow in the NY/NJ area, you arrive—testing inputs, tracing control circuits, and bringing VFDs back online. You’re equally at home commissioning a new unit, advising a customer on an upgrade, or documenting a preventive maintenance plan. If that sounds like you, read on.What you’ll doTroubleshoot, start up, commission, and verify proper function of multiple VFD brands.Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete on-site repairs.Conduct preventive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce callbacks.Collaborate with management to enhance a high-performing service department—informing staffing effectiveness, customer retention, cost control, and goal attainment.Build lasting customer relationships that generate repeat and referral business.Keep both the customer and management informed on progress, issues, and resolutions.Recommend additional work and services according to established protocols and documentation standards.Lead with safety: follow procedures and maintain constant awareness of risks to yourself and others.What it takesAt least 5 years of hands-on experience with VFDs from multiple manufacturers.Valid driver’s license; able to lift 50 lbs and work from ladders/heights.Strong grasp of three-phase motors and control circuits.Comfortable reading electrical/mechanical drawings, safety rules, O&M manuals; expert with P&IDs, fabrication drawings, and electrical schematics.Installation and troubleshooting experience with heating and cooling systems.OSHA 30 and SST credentials.Ability to prepare thorough inspection and appraisal reports.Team-oriented with solid interpersonal skills and conflict-resolution ability; clear written and verbal communicator.Mechanical assembly/troubleshooting strengths plus basic computer skills.Experience programming, calibrating, and configuring 4–20 mA & 0–10 Vdc devices.Highly self-sufficient—comfortable working without direct supervision.Plus: experience with gas detection systems and DriSteem Humidifiers.Why this roleJoin a growing company working on premium products with a knowledgeable team that values craftsmanship and initiative.CompensationEstimated Salary: $45 - $64 hourly, with flexibility based on experience and skills.