Field Service Manager

Emerson; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a forward‑thinking Field Service Manager to lead the turbine engineer team and steer Field Service activities for turbine projects. You will oversee installation, start‑up, and commissioning of steam and gas turbine systems while driving operational excellence and collaboration.

This role can be based in Tinley Park, IL or Cranberry Township, PA, and requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 10+ years in instrumentation and control in power, travel up to 25%, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of instrumentation and control experience in the power industry.
• Experience in resource management, risk management, and change management.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Manage turbine start-up and commissioning activities, ensuring resources and teams are aligned for successful site operations.
• Expand and develop Field Service installation and commissioning resources to support growth of the turbine business.
• Oversee personnel, equipment, and financial resources to expand business volume and profitability of the Turbine Outage group by managing Field Service scope and change notice activities.
• Build close relationships with turbine retrofit customers to grow the Emerson Power & Water Solutions business volume while providing quality service and support to our customers.
• Collaborate with regional Field Service leadership to share resources to enhance productivity and promote teamwork in the region and throughout the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Resource management

Financial analysis

Team building

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Ovation systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a forward‑thinking leader to manage out turbine engineer team. As a Field Service Manager you will lead and manage the overall direction, coordination, and execution of Field Service activities for turbine projects. This role is critical in ensuring successful installation, start‑up, and commissioning of steam and gas turbine systems while fostering collaboration and driving operational excellence. This position can be based in our Tinley Park, IL or Cranberry Township, PA office.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Manage turbine start-up and commissioning activities, ensuring resources and teams are aligned for successful site operations.
• Expand and develop Field Service installation and commissioning resources to support the growth of the turbine business.
• Oversee personnel, equipment, and financial resources to expand the business volume and profitability of the Turbine Outage group by managing Field Service scope and change notice activities.
• Build close relationships with Turbine retrofit customers to grow the Emerson Power & Water Solutions business volume while providing quality service and support to our customers.
• Collaborate with regional Field Service leadership to share resources to enhance productivity and promote teamwork in the region and throughout the organization.

Who You Are:

You form teams with diverse strengths to create a mix of styles, perspectives, and experience. You build and deliver solutions that meet customer expectations. You use financial analysis to generate, evaluate, and act on strategic options and opportunities. You orchestrate multiple activities simultaneously to accomplish a goal.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum of ten (10) years of related experience in Instrumentation and Control in the Power industry
• Demonstrated experience in resource management, risk management, and change management
• Ability to manage multiple activities at the same time while assessing technical specifications
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Legal authorization to work in the United State - sponsorship will not be provided for this position, now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• PE, PMP, or OV400 certification
• Prior experience with Ovation systems
• Prior experience with Field Service, Field Service scheduling, site installations, and site management
• Prior experience with project management
• Prior experience with turbine controls installations and commissioning

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during our annual merit review process. The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role.

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

Learn more about our Culture & Values.

About Us

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award‑winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.

Work Authorization

Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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About Emerson

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!