Field Service Technician
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Field Service Technician

Actalent

Job Location : Madison,WI, USA

Posted on : 2024-12-25T21:00:47Z

Job Description :

Job Title: Field Service Technician

Job Description

The Field Service Technician will travel 70-80% of their time, primarily during the week from Monday to Friday. The role involves the start-up and commissioning of equipment, setting up networks in the plant, industrial networking, and PLC and HMI programming for water systems. The technician will ensure everything is running properly and troubleshoot any issues that arise. The equipment is primarily pre-programmed and built; the technician will support formal setup and installation, including making minor programming changes or modifications. If the candidate has strong programming skills, additional projects involving more programming will be available. When not traveling, the technician can work remotely or onsite at the Waunakee office. The candidate needs to be located near Madison/southern Wisconsin or northern Illinois.

Responsibilities

* Travel 70-80% of the time, primarily during the week.

* Conduct start-up and commissioning of equipment.

* Set up networks in the plant, including industrial networking.

* Program and troubleshoot PLCs and HMIs for water systems.

* Ensure equipment is running properly and troubleshoot issues.

* Support formal setup and installation of pre-programmed equipment.

* Make minor programming changes or modifications as necessary.

* Participate in additional programming projects if skills permit.

Essential Skills

* Electrical

* Mechanical

* Troubleshooting

* Schematic interpretation

* Pneumatics

* Hand tool usage

* Blueprint reading

* Wiring

* Preventive maintenance

* Field service experience

* Installation of automated equipment

* PLC programming

* PLC troubleshooting

* PLC control

* PLC maintenance

* PLC installation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

* Associate's Degree in Industrial Controls or Automation

* 5+ years of experience in a field service/travel role

* 5+ years of experience installing automated equipment

* 5+ years of experience with troubleshooting automated equipment/PLCs

* Industrial electrician experience is helpful

Work Environment

The Field Service Technician will work for a system integrator specializing in municipalities and wastewater, as well as electrical contracting for suppliers. The team supports building equipment in a UL panel shop and participates in public bids for municipal projects with engineering design processes. The role involves creating control panels for wastewater plants, motor control centers, setting up networks in plants, industrial networks, PLC and HMI programming, and radio telemetry networks. When not traveling, the technician can work remotely or at the office. The position includes a company vehicle equipped with necessary tools, state-limit per-diem for meals and hotels, a company credit card, and a gas card.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $124800.00

They will offer a company vehicle, tools and per-diem. typical benefits also include: 401k, 75% paid health insurance, 2-4 weeks of PTO depending on experience

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 21, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

* Hiring diverse talent

* Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

* Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

* Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ...@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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