Field Services Industrial Electrician

Flanders Springboard; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

FLANDERS Inc. in Lakeland, FL seeks a Field Services Industrial Electrician to support Field Service Engineers at customer sites. You will diagnose control systems and motors, perform maintenance and repairs, and assist with on-site projects while ensuring compliance with ISO quality standards.

You will receive on-the-job training, work closely with customers, complete service documentation, and maintain tools and test equipment to support high‑priority field work in heavy industry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associates degree or trade school preferred in electrical/mechanical fields.
• Or practical electrical experience in mining, metal, mills or heavy industrial industries.

Responsibilities

• Learn to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair control systems and motors.
• Identify and assist with repair needs.
• Receive on-the-job training from Field Engineers.
• Complete service documentation and time tracking.
• Maintain tools and test equipment.
• Communicate with customers on technical questions as directed by Field Service Engineers.
• Ensure work meets Flanders' ISO Quality System.

Skills

AC/DC motors

PLC/VFD knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Customer documentation

Math skills

Education

High school diploma

Associates degree or trade school

Practical electrical experience in heavy industry

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electrical test equipment

Job description

FLANDERS is a world leader in renewing machines for heavy industry, specializing in the largest and most intricate applications. Our expertise encompasses distributing, servicing, repairing, designing, and manufacturing electric rotating machines. Additionally, we take pride in offering cutting-edge AI-powered condition-based monitoring, customized controls, seamless systems integration, and advanced automation solutions.

Our team in Lakeland, Florida has an opening for a Field Services Industrial Electrician! The Field Services Industrial Electrician will provide assistance to Field Service Engineers at customer site, to develop field electrical technical services which includes troubleshooting of control systems and their components, maintenance, and repair of motors, etc.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Learn to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair issues as they relate to control systems and their components and motors.
• Identify and assist with repair needs.
• Receive on-the-job training from Field Engineers.
• Complete necessary service documentation.
• Maintain tools and test equipment properly.
• Communicate with customers on technical questions and specifications in accordance with Field Service Engineers directions.
• Complete necessary service, time tracking, and expense documentation.
• Ensure that all completed work meets Flanders' Standards and complies with Flanders' ISO Quality System.
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and with accuracy to employees, customers, and vendors.

Skills & Qualifications

Education

• o High school diploma or equivalent.
• o Associates degree and/or trade school degree in electrical or mechanical studies preferred.
• o Or practical electrical experience in mining, metal, mills or heavy industrial industries.

Experience

• o Three years electrical experience in a shop, field service and/or similar environment.
• o Mining and metals industry experience preferred.

Other

• o Knowledge of AC and DC motors.
• o Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and/or variable frequency drive (VFD) systems formachine troubleshooting.
• o Ability to take after-hours calls
• o Strong math skills including algebra, trigonometry, and analytical geometry skills
• o Strong interpersonal skills working directly with customers at the customer's work sites
• o Strong written and verbal communication skills
• o Strong interpersonal skills
• o Strong organizational skills
• o Strong time management skills with the ability to multitask while coordinating multiple high level priorities
• o Strong knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office software
• o Ability to read, write, and comprehend complex written and verbal instructions
• o Ability to understand, perform, and retain various job-related training, operational, and safety procedures
• o Ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and decision making related to non-routine duties