IC Field Service Representative Specialty Ops

Water Technologies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Veolia seeks an Industrial & Controls Field Service Representative to service water treatment systems across diverse industrial applications. The role is Monday–Friday with on-call nights and weekends as needed, combining field service with maintenance, controls, and instrumentation expertise.

You will analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize electrical power circuits, maintain automation systems, and interact with customer management and operations teams to ensure reliable operation of critical

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required.
• Bachelor or Associate degree in STEM preferred.
• Progressive maintenance and electrical/controls experience in industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Carry out controls and instrumentation troubleshooting on valves, pumps, and motors.
• Perform preventative maintenance on pumps, compressors, drives, and related equipment.
• Review installations against reference drawings and schematics.
• Maintain switchgear and power distribution systems.
• Mentor and train customers and staff on system operation.

Skills

Electrical power

Controls automation

Maintenance calibration

Field service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor/Associates in Science/Engineering

Job description

Job Description

The Industrial & Controls Field Service Representative is a Monday through Friday position with on-call responsibilities for nights and weekends as needed. This role combines field service expertise with industrial maintenance and controls knowledge, providing operations and maintenance support for water treatment systems and related equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Industrial Electrician, Electrical and Controls Technician, E&;I Technician, or similar professional to work on mission-critical systems across diverse industrial applications.

Key Characteristics

• Analyzes, troubleshoots, implements, improves, and maintains electrical power circuits and equipment
• Maintains and upgrades control and automation systems, instrumentation, and electronic/pneumatic equipment
• Conducts maintenance and calibration activities on water treatment systems and related technologies
• Demonstrates excellent mechanical know-how and problem-solving skills
• Operates, monitors, and optimizes equipment performance
• Consults with customer management and operations teams

Duties & Responsibilities (List 5-7 essential functions for the role, focusing on broader 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient with electronic test instruments and measurement devices
• Knowledge and experience reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical blueprints and diagrams
• Ability to work independently and remotely with project teams
• Ability to work with a team and coordinate work schedules
• High attention to detail with ability to follow work processes, standards, and requirements
• Ability to work from elevated platforms, excavated areas, ladders, stairwells, and walkways
• Ability to respond to and address callouts and emergencies during and after regular business hours
• Complies with company safety and quality policies and code of conduct

Qualifications:

Preferred

• Knowledge of simple programming and PLC software
• Instrument, Controls, and Mechanical Maintenance experience
• Electrical panel board experience
• Motor Controls experience
• Positive displacement pump repair experience
• Trade school experience in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and/or mechanical repair
• Experience working with water treatment equipment and various technologies (media filtration, softening, reverse osmosis, ion exchange, de-oxygenation, electro deionization, ultrafiltration)

Required:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent
• Minimum 2+ years of service/maintenance experience or equivalent 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

Preferred:

• Bachelor or Associates Degree in Science/Engineering (STEM) OR technical certificate in Instrumentation

Additional Information

• Monday through Friday with on-call availability nights and weekends as needed

Salary range $39.39 - $41.00 hr

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.