Field Service Technician

nVent Electrical Connections; Richland (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent Electrical Connections is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to support projects at power plants and industrial sites across the U.S. This field-focused role requires strong hands-on mechanical skills and the ability to work with customers on-site.

The position involves 75% travel, including overnights and short-notice assignments, with field work and shop work between projects to maintain steady hours. OSHA 30 training and a valid driver's license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints and fabrication drawings clearly.
• Experience leading teams on field projects preferred.
• Welding and fabrication skills required for shop and field work.
• Strong commitment to safety; OSHA 30 training is expected.
• Proven communication with customers, subs, and teams.
• Valid driver's license with clean record is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and work in field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tools, materials, and equipment for jobsites to keep on schedule.
• Collaborate with customers and subcontractors, maintaining professional on-site presence.
• Complete safety processes, including JSAs prior to work.
• Perform welding inspections, repairs, and align with project needs.
• Provide daily progress updates to the project manager.
• Help manage project costs with accurate field documentation and reports.
• When not in field, perform welding and fabrication tasks in the shop.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership experience

Welding & fabrication

Safety & OSHA 30

Strong communication

Driver's license

Travel 75%

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 hand-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.
• Willingness to participate in OSHA 30 training (required)
• 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.