Field Installation Technician

Overview

The Field Installation Technician role shares similarities with the Field Installation Foreman position, involving the installation of industrial controls, machinery, and electrical systems. This technician will engage in tasks such as conduit bending, threading, wire pulling, cable sizing, documenting removals, cost estimating, and quoting. Additionally, the technician will collaborate with customers to suggest upgrades, enhancements, or replacements. Control panel fabrication is expected during non-travel periods.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Industrial controls and industrial machinery installation.
• Conduit bending, threading and installation.
• Wire pulling.
• Wire, cable sizing for amperage requirements and voltage drop calculation.
• Documenting and removal of old controls and equipment.
• Cost estimating and quoting.

Requirements & Skill Set

• Ability to read schematics.
• Knowledge of controls such as PLC’s, DC drives, AC VFD’s, Servos and HMI’s.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 30 lbs. up to a height of 3 feet.
• Electrical and mechanical aptitude with troubleshooting skills.
• Use of hand tools, meters and test equipment.

Education

• Two-year degree.
• High school diploma.
• Trade school.
• GED to be evaluated.

Expectations

• Control panel fabrication when not traveling.
• Ability to travel on-site for extended times.
• Interfacing with customers to offer possible upgrades, enhancements or replacements.
• Be punctual and work overtime as needed.

Additional Information

The above lists minimum duties, requirements and expectations. These are not necessarily the only duties, requirements and expectations required. The above lists of duties, requirements and expectations may differ for each person based on experience, education, training and abilities. This job description is subject to change at any time.