Field Technician

Thielsch Engineering; Chesterland (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thielsch Engineering is seeking a Field Technician to support field condition assessments and inspections across various industries like power and chemical. The role requires travel and physical demands including lifting and operating tools.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, organizational skills, and an ability to work under pressure. Experience in power plants or similar facilities is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift over 50 lbs.
• Organized and able to maintain professional conduct.
• Field work experience in industrial facilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist field crew with assessments and inspections.
• Operate various hand tools and power equipment.
• Perform general laboring duties.

Skills

Working under pressure

Effective interpersonal communication

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power equipment

Job description

Field Technician Responsibilities

Assist the field crew with field condition assessments and inspections of boilers, vessels, piping, steam turbines, and related critical components in the power, utility, chemical, food processing and paper mill industries.

Frequent overnight out of town travel and operation across a variety of power and utility plants.

• General laboring duties (equipment set up, breakdown, tool gathering, etc.)
• Assist at the project site with field condition assessments.
• Assist at the project site with field inspections of various critical components.
• Operate various types of hand tools and power equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to support the team.

This position frequently operates within a variety of power, chemical, food processing, paper mills and utility plants. The role entails frequent exposure to varying conditions: heat, cold, heights, dust, dirt, indoor, outdoor, and confined areas. May need to navigate uneven terrain.

Physical Demands

• Lifting weight up to and over 50 lbs. in both a vertical and horizontal range of motion.
• Crawl, stoop, stand, reach (push/pull) & bend to perform necessary work.
• Able to ascend and descend on extension ladders, step ladders and stairs using feet and/or hands and arms.
• Able to drive a company vehicle and walk around at job sites.
• Computer input, typing and answering the phone.
• Clarity of vision at both over 20 feet and under 20 inches.
• Able to judge depth (distance & space relationships), have a good field of vision, and identify and distinguish colors.
• Adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus.
• Using oil or chemicals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Regular and predictable attendance, the ability to safely perform tasks and adhere to the company's safety policies and procedures.
• Organized, self‑starter with the ability to work under pressure and conduct themselves professionally.
• Ability to effectively interact with employees from all levels within an organization.
• Ability to practice discretion and good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Field work in power plants or similar industrial facilities is a plus.
• Non‑Destructive Testing is a plus.
• Hands‑on work experience in welding, machining, construction or a similar trade is a plus.
• A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is a plus.
• Certifications are a plus (OSHA 10, OSHA 30, ASNT, API, AWS‑CWI).

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

The RISE Group is an E‑Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre‑employment screening of candidates for employment. Pre‑employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.