Field Controls Technician-Georgetown, Tx

Control Panels USA Inc.; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Control Panels USA Inc. is looking for a skilled Field Controls Technician in Georgetown, Texas. This role involves complete commissioning of hardware, including wire terminations and general panel troubleshooting. Candidates should have strong communication skills and experience with electrical systems.

The position requires ability to work at elevated heights and travel approximately 25% of the time. Join a dedicated team in a rewarding role within the industrial automation sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial automation and electrical/electronic manufacturing.
• Experience in commissioning program logic controller (PLC) software is a plus.
• Familiarity with wastewater and water treatment controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement training required for projects.
• Update panel schematics for CAD Designer.
• Generate service tickets and daily reports.
• Maintain Field tools and test equipment.
• Perform any other tasks as requested by management.

Skills

Great communication skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Intermediate computer skills

Operational knowledge of multimeter functions

Experience in instrumentation calibration

Troubleshooting relay logic

Wiring and troubleshooting control systems

Ability for overnight travel

Job description

Position Overview

Control Panels USA is seeking an experienced Field Controls Technician to join our growing team. The Field Controls Technician is responsible for complete commissioning of hardware at customer sites including wire terminations, instrument configurations, radio/antenna installation/alignments and general panel troubleshooting for project field work or service calls. The role will be located at our Georgetown, Texas office.

Responsibilities

• Review assigned scope of work with project manager prior to working in the field
• Coordinate and implement any training required for the project with the Project Manager
  • Safety
  • Instrumentation
  • Controls
  • Site specifics / other onsite training
• Ensure necessary information has been gathered prior to heading to the site
  • Product Literature
  • Material
  • Clarification of Specification, etc.
• Utilize template documents on all assigned tasks
  • Parameter List
  • Testing Documentation
  • Calibration Documentation
  • Daily Reports
  • Time Sheet
  • Credit Card Reconciliation
• Update panel schematics for CAD Designer to generate As‑Built drawings
• Generate service tickets and daily reports
• Coordinate with Project Manager on assigned service calls for invoicing
• Maintain Field tools and Test Equipment
• Maintain good relationship with customers
• Perform any other task, assignment, duty, or project as requested by management

Desired Skills & Experience

• Great communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize in a high‑pressure environment
• Intermediate computer skills and comfortability with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to pass CP USA’s Basic Electrical and Controls Theory
• Operational knowledge of multimeter functions, pressure calibrators, process meters, soldering wires, connectors
• Experience in the theory, application and calibration of flow, pressure, level, and temperature instrumentation
• Experience in troubleshooting complex relay logic using drawings and knowledge of motor/valve control logic
• Experience in wiring and troubleshooting loop powered and isolated 4‑20mA analog control systems
• Must be able to work at elevated heights, including the use of ladders
• Great problem‑solving skills
• Clean driving record
• Ability for overnight travel approximately 25% of the time
• Experience with commissioning program logic controller (PLC) software a plus
• Familiarity with wastewater and water treatment controls a plus
• Familiarity with radio/cellular telemetry systems a plus
• Familiarity with antenna mast rigging principles a plus

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, drive, sit, stoop, climb, and stand. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be willing to work in both indoor and outdoor conditions.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver license
• Successful completion MVR check
• Successful completion of background check

Industry

• Industrial automation
• Municipal utilities
• Electrical/electronic manufacturing

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.