Electrical Field Technician

Title: Electrical Field Technician
Location: Bridgeville, PA
Pay: $70K - $80K
Type: Direct hire
Industry: Industrial Automation

Description
Electrical Field Technician will support both shop-based assembly/testing and field-based commissioning/startup of electrical control systems and equipment. This role involves hands-on technical work, adherence to strict safety and quality standards, and collaboration with engineering and field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all Safety Procedures and Policies without exception
• Assemble and stage jobs per Bills of Material (BOM) and direction from shop leadership
• Review engineering drawings and identify any errors or omissions before beginning assembly
• Report documentation or design issues immediately to the shop lead
• Assist team members with the safe handling and movement of large projects
• Build and maintain electrical control panels in compliance with UL508A standards
• Support testing, quality checks, and preparation of completed jobs for shipment
• Adhere to all company and site-specific safety and access requirements (PPE, drug screening, etc.)
• Develop and maintain knowledge in:
• VFD commissioning and startup
• Field instrumentation commissioning and startup
• Basic PLC platforms
• Basic networking equipment
• Participate in company-supported training and commit to additional self-study as required
• Diagnose equipment and system issues independently or with remote assistance from a Process Engineer
• Maintain tools and diagnostic equipment, including ensuring calibration where required
• Review and fully understand tasks prior to traveling to any job site
• Support site commissioning and startup activities including:
• Panel wiring, diagnostics, and startup
• Instrument wiring, diagnostics, and startup
• Network diagnostics and startup
• Establish remote connections with Programming Engineers to assist with advanced troubleshooting

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certificate preferred
• 2 - 5 years of experience with industrial instrumentation and controls
• Understanding of electrical control panels and electrical design
• General PLC knowledge
• Valid state driver's license required
• Must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening
• Ability to lift and move up to 80 lbs unassisted
• Must remain consistently safety- and customer-focused

*No visa sponsorship or visa