*Note: This is a subsidized employment position available through Workforce Solutions Capital Area. All candidates will be considered after program eligibility is confirmed.*
Owner: Jin Yan
General Description of Job:
In general, the Field Technician is responsible for complete commissioning of hardware at customer sites including wire terminations, instrument configurations, radio/antenna installation/ alignments and general panel troubleshooting for project field work or service calls. The Field Technician will utilize various hand and electric tools, analytical testing equipment and computer supported software.
Duties to include but not limited to:
- Review assigned scope of work with project manager prior to working in the field
- Coordinate and implement any training required for the project with the Project Manager
- Safety
- Instrumentation
- Controls
- Site specifics / other onsite training
- Ensure the following information has been gathered PRIOR to heading to the site
- Product Literature
- Material
- Clarification of Specification, etc.
- Utilize template documents on all assigned tasks
- Parameter List
- Testing Documentation
- Calibration Documentation
- Daily Reports
- Time Sheet
- Credit Card Reconciliation
- Update panel schematics for CAD Designer to generate As-Built drawings
- Generate service tickets and daily reports
- Coordinate with Project Manager on assigned service calls for Invoicing
- Maintain Field tools and Test Equipment
- Maintain good relationship with customers
- Any other task, assignments, duty, or projects, as requested by management
Requirements:
- Great communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a high-pressure environment
- Intermediate computer skills and comfortability with Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
- Ability to pass CP USA’s Basic Electrical and Controls Theory
- Operational knowledge of multimeter functions, pressure calibrators, process meters, soldering wires, connectors.
- Experience in the theory, application and calibration of flow, pressure, level, and temperature instrumentation.
- Experience in troubleshooting complex relay logic using drawings and knowledge of motor/valve control logic.
- Experience in wiring and troubleshooting loop powered and isolated 4-20mA analog control systems.
- Must be able to work at elevated heights, including the use of ladders
- Great problem-solving skills
- Clean driving record
- Ability for overnight travel approximately 25% of the time
- Experience with commissioning program logic controller (PLC) software a plus
- Familiarity with wastewater and water treatment controls a plus
- Familiarity with radio/cellular telemetry systems a plus.
- Familiarity with antenna mast rigging principles a plus.
Physical Requirements:
Regularly: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Reaching - with Arms and Hands, Talking, Hearing, Feeling/Touching, Driving, Vision - Close, Peripheral, Depth, Ability to Adjust Focus
Frequently: Climbing/Balancing, Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling, Lifting of up 50 pounds
Working Conditions:
Regularly: Indoor, High Temperatures, Loud Noises, Confined Areas, Outdoor
Frequently: Cold Temperatures
Occasionally: Fumes