Senior Field Service Tech - Industrial Controls & Combustion

John Zink; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,289,280 - 134,674,176; Full time

Job summary

John Zink is seeking a Field Service Technician to support refining and petrochemical customers in the Charlotte, NC region. You will commission, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial combustion, electrical, and control systems critical to safe plant operations.

Expect 75%+ regional travel and occasional national travel. Home base is Charlotte, North Carolina, with opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop new business.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience modifying, diagnosing, and troubleshooting PLC-based control systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E electrical safety standards.
• Ability to read P&IDs, electrical schematics, and fabrication drawings.
• Willingness to travel 75%+ regionally.
• TWIC or ability to obtain TWIC within six weeks.
• Valid driver’s license for company vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Travel from home base to customer sites to perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and commissioning of industrial equipment.
• Service and support electrical, mechanical, and control systems, including PLCs, VFDs, motors, pumps, valves, actuators, positioners, and emissions monitoring systems.
• Commission, troubleshoot, and modify industrial control systems, including PLC logic, PID loops, HMIs, and related devices.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, controls, and instrumentation issues in live industrial environments using safe, effective work practices.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation to support urgent customer needs.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation, including redlines on drawings and schematics.
• Perform work in confined spaces while following all required safety and entry procedures.
• Build strong customer relationships through clear, professional, and proactive communication.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Allen-Bradley

GE PLC

NFPA 70E

Electrical safety

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

GE PLC

VFDs

Electrical instrumentation

Job description

John Zink is seeking a Field Service Technician to support refining and petrochemical customers in the Charlotte, NC region. You will commission, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial combustion, electrical, and control systems critical to safe plant operations.

Expect 75%+ regional travel and occasional national travel. Home base is Charlotte, North Carolina, with opportunities to grow existing accounts and develop new business.