Field Service Technician II — Water & Wastewater Systems

Energy Jobline ZR; Peapack-Gladstone (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Komline is seeking a Field Service Technician II to perform startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair at customer sites in the water and wastewater sectors. The role is based in Peapack, NJ, and offers a competitive hourly pay range.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical background, plus experience with industrial process equipment and field service activities in a customer-facing environment. Full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, trade school, or military training.
• 5+ years of field service experience.
• Knowledge of process equipment control panels, motor starters, AC/DC drives, and instrumentation.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with programmable controllers and operator interface terminals.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals.
• Travel up to 70% to customer sites.
• Available to train 3-6 months at our facility in Peapack, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning tasks such as mechanical and electrical checks, equipment verification, and proper installation ready for operation
• Perform mechanical and electrical installation inspections, equipment startups, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance testing at customer facilities
• Verify proper equipment installation, including mechanical components, electrical connections, instrumentation, and control systems, before startup
• Collect and document initial operating data, evaluate equipment performance, and make adjustments to optimize system operation
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and operational issues involving industrial equipment, motors, drives, instrumentation, and control systems
• Support the testing and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and related automation components
• Coordinate equipment startup and commissioning activities with customers, contractors, outside vendors, and internal project teams
• Review equipment specifications, operating procedures, and performance requirements to verify compliance with project expectations
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation to support installation and troubleshooting activities
• Conduct equipment inspections, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Prepare detailed field service reports, startup documentation, performance records, and punch lists to communicate project progress and outstanding items
• Provide technical guidance and basic operational training to customer personnel regarding equipment operation and routine maintenance
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers, Engineering, customers, and other Field Service Technicians regarding technical issues, project status, and recommended solutions
• Follow company and customer safety procedures, including applicable lockout/tagout requirements and site-specific safety protocols

Skills

Field service experience

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical/mechanical knowledge

MS Office / computer literacy

Education

Associate’s degree / trade school / military training

Tools

PLC programming

HMI

Instrumentation

Job description

Komline is seeking a Field Service Technician II to perform startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair at customer sites in the water and wastewater sectors. The role is based in Peapack, NJ, and offers a competitive hourly pay range.

The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical and electrical background, plus experience with industrial process equipment and field service activities in a customer-facing environment. Full-time employment.