Field Service Technician

nVent; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company 1:

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

nVent is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to support projects at power plants and industrial sites across the United States. This role emphasizes hands-on welding and fabrication, with strong focus on safety, communication, and customer coordination.

Expect 75% travel, including overnights and short-notice assignments. When not in the field, you will work in the shop to maintain steady hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tape measurements, and fabrication drawings.
• Prior leadership, crew coordination, or field supervision experience.
• The ability to work hours based on business needs, not guaranteed to follow a standard schedule.
• Willingness to travel 75% of the time to remote power plants and industrial job sites.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tools, materials, and equipment for the jobsite to keep projects running smoothly and on schedule.
• Work with customers and subcontractors on-site, representing the company professionally.
• Perform welding inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting per company procedures.
• Provide daily progress updates to the project manager.
• Help manage project costs through field documentation and reports.
• When not fielding, perform welding and fabrication tasks in the shop.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Safety oriented

Customer communication

Reading drawings

Welding quality

Education

OSHA 30 training

AWS 6G MIG aluminum welding certification

Forklift/man-lift operator training

Driver's license

Tools

Tablets

Laptops

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions. We’re looking for an experienced Field Service Technician to join our team and support projects at power plants and industrial sites across the U.S. This is a field‑focused role where your expertise in construction environments, and hands‑on mechanical skills will make a direct impact on our customers and project success. To ensure full transparency, please note the following: 75% travel is mandatory. This includes overnights, extended field assignments, and occasional short‑notice assignments. (All expenses paid) Field work often involves emergency or unscheduled tasks, and hours may vary based on project demands. Overtime or double‑time may be available during field assignments, in line with company policy and applicable wage laws. A 20% field‑work premium applies when working at remote job sites. When not in the field, you will work in the shop to ensure consistent employment in between assignments (Permanent Role, not Contract Work

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION

Coordinate tools, materials, and equipment for the jobsite to keep projects running smoothly and on schedule. Work closely with customers and subcontractors on-site, representing our company with professionalism and strong communication. Complete required safety processes, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) prior to any work. Conduct welding inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting based on company procedures and project needs. Provide the project manager with daily updates on progress, challenges, and any changes that may impact scope or timeline. Help manage project costs by submitting accurate field documentation, receipts, and reports on time. When not assigned to field work, perform welding and fabrication tasks in the shop to maintain steady hours and continuous employment.

YOU HAVE

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tape measurements, and fabrication drawings.
• Prior leadership, crew coordination, or field supervision experience
• The ability to work hours based on business needs, not guaranteed to follow a standard schedule.
• AWS 6G MIG aluminum welding certification (preferred)
• Willingness to participate in OSHA 30 training (required)
• Forklift/man‑lift operator training certification
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record (required)
• Willingness and ability to travel 75% of the time, often to remote power plants and industrial job sites.
• Ability to use basic technology and software, including Tablets, laptops, and Microsoft Office Products.
• Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; stand, walk, kneel, climb, and lift to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

WE HAVE:

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers.

We’re known for being:

• Innovative & adaptable
• Dedicated to absolute integrity
• Focused on the customer first
• Respectful and team oriented
• Optimistic and energizing
• Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.