Field Service Technician - Global Travel & Autonomy

Automation Personnel Services; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services seeks a seasoned Field Service Technician for a Chattanooga, TN area client. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and repairing hot mix asphalt plants and control systems, with domestic travel required weekly and potential international trips.

The position is a direct hire, offering hands-on field work, collaboration with engineering and sales teams, and opportunities to improve plant operations and instrumentation onsite.

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years direct experience with hot mix asphalt plants.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems, three-phase power, control panels, drawings, and schematics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic math; committed to safe work practices.
• Valid driver's license with clean record; passport requested for travel if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair HMA plant electrical, control, and mechanical systems.
• Configure and calibrate plant machinery using operating software.
• Operator training for customer plant staff on safe, efficient plant operations.
• Manage field assignments autonomously from arrival to job completion with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, and parts teams to resolve issues and suggest improvements.
• Generate service reports, expense logs, and timecards using Office apps; learn CETEC ERP.

Skills

Electrical systems

Troubleshooting

Customer service

MS Office

Welding

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CETEC ERP

Plant software systems

Job description

Automation Personnel Services seeks a seasoned Field Service Technician for a Chattanooga, TN area client. The role involves installing, troubleshooting, and repairing hot mix asphalt plants and control systems, with domestic travel required weekly and potential international trips.

The position is a direct hire, offering hands-on field work, collaboration with engineering and sales teams, and opportunities to improve plant operations and instrumentation onsite.