Field Service Technician: Industrial Controls & Water

Water Technologies; Trevose (PA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia is seeking an Industrial & Controls Field Service Representative in Pennsylvania to install, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, and control systems on water treatment equipment. The role requires on-call nights and weekends, with responsibilities across valves, pumps, instrumentation, and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have experience as Industrial Electricians or E&I Technicians, with PLC programming knowledge and the ability to work remotely with project teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2+ years of service/maintenance experience in an industrial environment.
• At least 1 year of Instrument and Controls OR mechanical repair and maintenance work experience.
• At least 1 year of Electrical install, repair, and maintenance work experience including electronic troubleshooting, PLC programming, and 480V 3-Phase electrical repair and maintenance.
• Electrical Certification
• Valid Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic equipment.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical, and controls troubleshooting on equipment such as valves, air compressors, ejectors, process pumps, blowers, and instrumentation.
• Perform preventative maintenance checks on pumps, compressors, drives, and auxiliary equipment.
• Review customer plant installations and compare against reference drawings (P&IDs, electrical schematics, general arrangements).
• Maintain electrical switchgear and power distribution systems.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and adequate supply of chemicals and replacement parts.
• Identify, report, and correct safety and environmental concerns.
• Mentor and train employees and customers on system operation and maintenance.
• Oversee construction and/or maintenance activities performed by third parties.
• Maintain preventative maintenance records and complete all appropriate documentation.
• Ensure contract compliance of volume and quality specifications.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain general upkeep of all tools and equipment.
• Follow good housekeeping practices and maintain clean work areas.
• Respond to emergency repairs and callouts (within 1 hour) during and after regular business hours.
• Stay current on Operations Qualifications and required training.
• Interface and communicate with customers and suppliers as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

PLC programming

Instrument maintenance

Motor controls

Electrical panel boards

Water treatment equipment

Trade school training

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC software

Electronic testing instruments

Job description

Veolia is seeking an Industrial & Controls Field Service Representative in Pennsylvania to install, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, and control systems on water treatment equipment. The role requires on-call nights and weekends, with responsibilities across valves, pumps, instrumentation, and safety compliance.

Ideal candidates have experience as Industrial Electricians or E&I Technicians, with PLC programming knowledge and the ability to work remotely with project teams.