Field Service Specialist - St Louis, MO

Remote Jobs; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading remote job platform is seeking candidates for a position that involves on-site service work requiring travel up to 70% of the time. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in PLC programming, outstanding customer service skills, and a two-year technical degree. Competitive annual salary and robust benefits options are offered. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in technical roles.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary

Robust benefits options

PTO plan with company-paid holidays

401K with employer contribution

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of relevant field experience.
• Strong background in PLC programming and related automation technologies.
• Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site service work, traveling up to 70% of the time.
• Manage and execute multiple automation service projects.
• Analyze and interpret blueprints, electrical diagrams, and PLC programs.

Skills

PLC programming

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service skills

Education

Two-year technical degree

Job description

Why consider this job opportunity

• Competitive annual salary
• Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance
• PTO plan with company-paid holidays
• 401K with employer contribution
• Opportunities for career advancement towards senior technical or engineering roles
• Flexibility for remote work, with travel required approximately 70% of the time

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Perform on-site service work, traveling up to 70% of the time based on work volume
• Manage and execute multiple automation service projects from inception to completion
• Develop and implement service solutions for customers\' automation challenges
• Write detailed service proposals and manage project lifecycles
• Analyze and interpret blueprints, electrical diagrams, and PLC programs

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Two-year technical degree strongly preferred; 2 to 3 years of relevant field experience
• Strong background in PLC programming and related automation technologies
• Proven mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems
• Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to build and maintain client relationships
• Clean driving record and willingness to travel approximately 50% depending on work volume

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Experience with Siemens products is highly desirable
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively in high-pressure situations
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers