Field Service Coordinator

AVL Manufacturing USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AVL Manufacturing USA is seeking a Field Service Coordinator to support the Service Manager and local Charlotte team. The role focuses on coordinating field service activities, ensuring resources are available for travel, and maintaining clear communication with internal departments and the Service Team in Charlotte.

You will help track deficiencies, manage travel and logistics, and provide administrative support to project managers, while ensuring adherence to company safety standards and

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a coordinator, administrative, or logistics role.
• 2+ years in a Project Coordinator role would be preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and experience with ERP/related software; familiarity with Power BI is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate travel logistics for field teams, including bookings and documentation to align with project schedules.
• Plan, track, and manage shipments of materials and components for field deployments.
• Maintain situational awareness across active field deployments and report to Service Team.
• Inventory, fleet, and material management for service operations.
• Provide administrative support to Field Service Manager and PMs, including calendar management and expense tracking.
• Track deficiency list progress and report to AVL Service Project team.
• Ensure field crew mobilization is accurate and on time.
• Monitor safety, schedule risks, and customer conflicts and escalate as needed.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Power BI

Visual MFG ERP

Tools

Visual MFG ERP

Power BI

Job description

Founded in 1998, AVL has grown into a North American leader in turnkey engineering, manufacturing, and assembly solutions and we have just opened a new manufacturing facility in Charlotte, NC. For over 25 years, we've combined in-house mechanical, structural, and electrical engineering with custom acoustical design and airflow analysis to deliver fully integrated power-generation and energy-storage systems. At AVL, our team is the foundation of our success. Comprised of dedicated engineers, skilled fabricators, and experienced project managers, we bring a collaborative, hands-on approach to every project. From initial design to final assembly, we are committed to meticulous craftsmanship and continuous improvement to ensure our customers receive reliable, high-performance products they can trust. Our mantra of "We are one team" is lived by every employee, every day.

About the Role

The Field Service Coordinator’s primary function will be to assist the Service Manager and Service team in coordination with the AVL Service Team (Hamilton) to ensure operations and communications are clear and followed. This role will involve coordinating service activities, ensuring teams have the necessary resources before traveling, and maintaining strong communication with internal departments and the Service Team from Charlotte. The Service Coordinator will play a crucial role in Reporting and tracking deficiencies across all projects, communicating the schedule to the site crew, handling logistics for Service, and ensuring compliance with company policies and safety standards. The Service Coordinator acts as the operational control point for all North Carolina field service activities, ensuring alignment between AVL USA operations and AVL Hamilton Service leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all travel logistics for field teams, including hotel bookings and B1 documentation, ensuring alignment with project schedules established by the Service Team.
• Plan, track, and manage shipments, that only includes ship loose materials, warranty parts, NCR components, and site installation materials, ensuring timely and accurate delivery in collaboration with the AVL Service Team.
• Maintain a high level of situational awareness across all active field deployments, proactively communicating all correspondence back to the Service team.
• Inventory, Fleet, and Material Management
• Maintain accurate inventory logs for field tools, fuel, maintenance tracking for the Service Fleet, and consumables, assisting with restocking and requisition processes in coordination with the Service Operations teams, maintaining the records and providing all reports as required.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Field Service Manager and Service Project Managers (PMs), including calendar management, travel coordination, and department expense tracking.
• Track deficiency list progress daily, updating files and reporting to the AVL Service Project team.
• Field crew mobilization accuracy and on-time deployment
• Deficiency aging and resolution timelines
• Fleet readiness and compliance
• Timecard accuracy and submission compliance
• Travel and logistics cost tracking vs budget
• Escalate all schedule risks, safety concerns, or customer conflicts to the Field Service Manager immediately.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in a coordinator, administrative, or logistics role, preferably within a Operations, Manufacturing or site construction environment.
• 2+ years of experience in a Project Coordinator Role would be preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams) and experience working with Visual MFG. ERP or other related software. Knowledge of Power BI is considered a strong asset.
• Basic understanding of supply chain logistics, operational efficiency, and material management is required.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Detail-oriented approach to effective cross team communication, managing documentation, tracking progress, and ensuring accuracy in reports and financial submissions.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.