Field Service Technician

Jobtailor; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Springfield, OH is seeking a Field Service Engineer to lead on-site start-up, commissioning, and optimization of electrical and mechanical systems. You will conduct equipment checks, analyze performance data, and perform preventive maintenance for safe, reliable operation.

Collaborate with vendors and project teams to meet timelines and document punch lists. Travel up to 75% including domestic and international assignments may be required.

Qualifications

• Degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of field service experience with mechanical systems, electrical systems, and high-speed rotating equipment.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Familiarity with control panels, motor starters, AC/DC drives, and instrumentation.
• Strong organization to meet deadlines.
• Ability to write and verbally communicate to build rapport with teams and customers.
• Extensive travel up to 75%, including domestic and international assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site start-up, commissioning, and optimization of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Conduct detailed equipment checks, verify installations, and ensure readiness for customer operations.
• Analyze and record performance data during equipment tests to ensure peak efficiency.
• Perform repairs and conduct preventative maintenance on company equipment in the field to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and project teams to meet project timelines for newly installed equipment.
• Create clear and concise technical reports to maintain and provide punch lists for project closeouts.

Skills

Equipment Commissioning

Performance Data Analysis

Preventative Maintenance

Technical Drawing Interpretation

High-Speed Rotating Equipment

Control Panels Familiarity

Motor Starters Knowledge

AC/DC Drives Understanding

Instrumentation Skills

Education

Degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the on-site start-up, commissioning, and optimization of electrical and mechanical systems
• Conduct detailed equipment checks, verify installations, and ensure readiness for customer operations
• Analyze and record performance data during equipment tests to ensure peak efficiency
• Perform repairs and conduct preventative maintenance on company equipment in the field to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation
• Collaborate with vendors, contractors, and project teams to meet project timelines for newly installed equipment
• Create clear and concise technical reports to maintain and provide punch lists for project closeouts

Requirements

• A background in engineering, technical services, or related fields (degree preferred but not required with equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of field service experience, including proficiency with mechanical systems, electrical systems, and high-speed rotating equipment
• Read and interpret technical drawings and manuals
• Familiarity with control panels, motor starters, AC/DC drives, and instrumentation
• Strong organization to meet deadlines
• Ability to write and verbally communicate to build rapport with teams and customers
• Ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction through attention to detail and problem-solvingThrive in fast-paced environments with extensive travel (up to 75%, including long-term assignments domestic and international)

Hard Skills

• Equipment Commissioning
• Performance Data Analysis
• Preventative Maintenance
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• High-Speed Rotating Equipment
• Control Panels Familiarity
• Motor Starters Knowledge
• AC/DC Drives Understanding
• Instrumentation Skills

Soft Skills

• Strong Organization
• Effective Communication
• Attention to Detail