Electrical Field Service Specialist

Linde; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and life insurance

401(k) matching

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Linde is hiring an Electrical Field Service Specialist in East Chicago, IN. This role involves developing maintenance programs, troubleshooting electrical systems across multiple facilities, and requires an associate’s degree or significant experience in industrial electrical maintenance.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, proficiency in electrical systems maintenance, and be willing to travel approximately 20% of the time. Benefits include competitive compensation and extensive health coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience in maintaining medium voltage electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance in roles such as technician or engineer.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement maintenance programs for electrical systems.
• Analyze issues and provide field recommendations.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical distribution systems.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Technical troubleshooting

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology

Tools

MS Office

Industrial electrical equipment

Job description

Electrical Field Service Specialist

East Chicago, IN, United States | req29700

Linde Inc.

Responsibilities

• You will develop and implement preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for electrical systems across multiple facilities
• Work independently to analyze issues, make technical decisions, and provide field recommendations
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical distribution systems and equipment, including substations, breakers, switchgear, MCCs, protective relay systems, battery and UPS systems, and transformers up to 138kV
• Support and service induction and synchronous motors up to 40,000 HP and 15,000 volts
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, lead, and perform preventive and corrective maintenance based on established procedures
• Execute predictive maintenance activities, including IR thermography, transformer oil analysis, partial discharge analysis and power quality analysis
• You will perform a combination of office-based and field-based work
• Remain available for off-hours support as needed
• Work in all weather conditions and access elevated equipment using ladders, scaffolding, man-lifts, and crane baskets

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology or a minimum of five (5) years of experience maintaining medium voltage (5 kV to 15 kV) electrical systems and equipment in an industrial environment
• Hands‑on experience in industrial electrical maintenance in roles such as field service engineer, field service technician / representative, electrician, power distribution technician, or project manager
• Working knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance practices for industrial electrical systems and equipment
• You have strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in team environments
• You have a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results with minimal supervision
• Proficiency in using computers and standard software packages, including MS Office and email systems
• Travel approximately 20% domestically to support multiple sites

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package
• Access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Paid holidays and vacation
• 401(k) matching, pension benefits, and employee discount program
• Opportunities for educational and professional growth

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.