Field Service Technician – Water & Wastewater Controls

United Flow Technologies (UFT); Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tesco Controls, a UFT company, is seeking a Field Service Technician to lead on-site commissioning and startup activities for water and wastewater projects. You will work hands-on with PLCs, instrumentation, and motor controls, ensuring accurate calibration and thorough documentation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes.

The role requires AC/DC voltage and DC current measurement skills, ability to read schematics, and readiness to travel for site

Qualifications

• Experience reading safety rules, operating manuals, and procedure documents.
• Ability to complete calibration paperwork for instrumentation duties.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience in AC/DC voltage measurement and DC current measurement.
• Profibus knowledge is a plus.
• Ability to travel and work 24-hour on-call shifts if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site commissioning and startup activities for water and wastewater control projects.
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems using ladder diagrams.
• Configure parameters and troubleshoot VFDs.
• Calibrate and verify gauges, sensors, and analytics equipment.
• Inspect, commission, and calibrate instrument and electrical systems.
• Repair, test, and install electrical/electronic components and panels.
• Document startup activities and ensure proper reporting.

Skills

VFD troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Documentation & reports

On-site commissioning

Travel readiness

Education

College degree preferred

High school + relevant experience

Tools

Digital Multimeters

Electrical testing equipment

HMI/SCADA tools

Field instrumentation tools

Job description

Tesco Controls, a UFT company, is seeking a Field Service Technician to lead on-site commissioning and startup activities for water and wastewater projects. You will work hands-on with PLCs, instrumentation, and motor controls, ensuring accurate calibration and thorough documentation, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes.

The role requires AC/DC voltage and DC current measurement skills, ability to read schematics, and readiness to travel for site