Field Service Technician - Travel (Traveling I&E Technician)

Calibration Technologies, LLC.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

PTO 15 days

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Field Service Technician at Calibration Technologies, Inc. travels to customer sites for start‑up, calibration, installation, and repair of gas detection systems. You will train plant personnel and prepare PSM documentation reports. A typical week may require three hotel nights, with the remainder at home if needed.

Must be 21+, own a reliable vehicle, and be willing to travel across the United States. The job guarantees 40 hours per week and includes mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Understand electronic circuit and troubleshooting fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of PLCs, relay logic, and industrial control systems.
• Experience using a digital multimeter and troubleshooting 120VAC and 24VDC circuits.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to work in industrial environments.
• Ability to problem solve and gather information needed to complete jobs.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and Acrobat PDF.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, troubleshoot and repair gas detection systems and sensors.
• Translate system operation scope and user functions to plant personnel.
• Process reports for safety documentation to meet OSHA standards.
• Contact manufacturers and distributors to maintain/calibrate equipment.
• Determine best long‑term method for repair and translate solutions using CTI products.

Skills

Electrical theory

PLC basics

DMM usage

Communication skills

Industrial environment

Problem solving

MS Office (Word/Excel/Acrobat)

Tools

Digital multimeter

Job description

Description

Summary

The Field Technician position will operate independently from CTI’s main office, traveling to customers’ locations for start-up, calibration, light installation, and/or repair a variety of gas detection systems. The Field Technician will also be responsible for training plant personnel on how to use the gas detection systems as well as preparing reports for PSM documentation. A typical work week may include three weeknights in a hotel, with the remainder of the week working at home, if needed.

How to succeed as a Field Service Technician at CTI:

1. Have and constantly develop excellent Industrial electrical/electronic skills and mechanical aptitude.
2. Resume will show proven ability to trouble‑shoot and ensure a quality service.
3. Practice passion for our mission to protect people and property around the world, and embody our core values of prioritizing people, quality, and customer awareness in your work and interactions with customers and fellow employees.
4. Utilize organization, technical, and communication skills to efficiently prepare for, travel to, and complete jobs at assigned locations.
5. Flexibility in schedule to travel continuously throughout the work week to locations throughout the United States.
6. Be a self‑starter with a passion for continuous learning and the drive to develop or increase current skills.

Must be 21 years of age. Must have personal vehicle, reliable for travel. Mileage paid. Will use personal vehicle for work related travel. Must be able to fly and rent a car within the continental US.

Guaranteed 40 hours per week during standard work weeks.

Essential Responsibilities

• Calibrate, trouble‑shoot and repair, gas detection systems and sensors.
• Translate system operation scope and user functions of gas detection systems and sensors to plant personnel.
• Process reports for safety documentation to meet OSHA standards.
• Contact manufacturers and/or distributors of equipment to effectively and properly maintain/calibrate leak detection equipment and associated components.
• Determine best long‑term method for repair. Translate solutions using CTI products when possible.

Requirements

• Understand electronic circuit and troubleshooting fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of PLCs, relay logic, and industrial control systems.
• Experience using a digital multimeter as well as trouble‑shooting 120VAC and 24VDC circuits to include wiring and relay logic.
• Ability to exercise component and personal safety to maintain, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical components.
• Strong understanding of AC and DC circuitry. Strong understanding of relay integration methods and functionality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in industrial environments.
• Ability to problem solve/gather information needed to complete jobs.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel and Acrobat PDF.

This position is labor‑intensive and regularly requires the ability to climb a ladder while carrying 40‑50lbs of tools. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Conditions

• Cold
• Dirty
• Heights
• Warm
• Confined spaces
• Rooftops
• Ships

Calibration Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is a leading manufacturer of industrial gas detection equipment located in Columbia, MO. Our main office and manufacturing facility employs 60+ people and operates in a modern 30,000 square foot facility. CTI has experienced rapid and sustained growth since 2004.

To see a video showcasing our company visit: https://vimeo.com/271474827

Website: www.ctigas.com

Wage range ($50,000-$100,000/year)

15 Days PTO per year, 401k match up to 4% after 1 year of service, 9 paid holidays

CTI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

CTI practices at‑will employment. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The application is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and state that, if hired, employment with the company would be on an at‑will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

Please contact CTI human resources to request a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the interview process.

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