Field Electrical Support Technician

Elevate Human Capital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

ESPP

Profit-sharing

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

Job summary

Elevate Human Capital is seeking a Field Support Technician for a client within the Plant and Equipment Department. The role requires nearly 100% travel across the USA and occasional international assignments, with all travel fully paid by the company.

The technician will troubleshoot electrical systems (switchboards, generators, automation, drive systems), perform preventive maintenance, install and commission new systems including PLCs, and train crew on electrical topics.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in a similar role.
• Experience with troubleshooting electrical systems preferred.
• Reading blueprints of electrical schematics and P&ID diagrams required.

Responsibilities

• Travel to dredge locations around USA and globally to perform assignments.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions on electrical systems including switchboards, generators, automation and drive systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance and calibration using manuals and testing equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Electrical certification/training

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

The Opportunity: The Field Support Technician is part of our client's Plant and Equipment Department reporting to the Electrical Systems Manager. This position requires nearly 100% travel (mostly USA, occasionally abroad). All travel is paid in full by the company.

Compensation. 85 to 95K

Responsibilities:

• Travels to dredge locations around the USA and globally to work on assignments as assigned by the Electrical Systems Manager.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions on electrical systems such as switchboards, generators, automation systems and drive systems.
• Performs preventive maintenance checks and calibrations using manufacturer's manuals and electronic testing equipment.
• Works with production engineers to assure proper instrument data transfer and collection.
• Install new systems and controls including power wiring. Systems include PLC's, switchboards, drive systems, computers and Ethernet communications.
• Train crew on electrical subjects such as safety, maintenance or operation.
• Performs on-call work during off-hours as necessary.
• Follows safe and compliant working procedures.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a similar function. Experience with troubleshooting is preferred.
• Electrical certification and training. May include technical school or military certifications.
• Experience in the marine industry preferred.
• Must be proficient reading blueprints of electronic schematics and process & instrumentation diagrams.
• Experience with installing & maintaining electrical systems.
• Ability to take the initiative, work independently, make decisions and develop recommendations.
• Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Electrical certification and training; may include technical school or military certifications.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary & bonus program
• 401(k) program that includes 100% company matching of the first 6% of employee contributions with immediate vesting.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Annual profit-sharing contributions by the company to participants 401(k) accounts based on company's annual performance.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life and Disability insurance plans