Field Service Technician I

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Field Service Technician will be responsible for completing start-up activities on project sites and documentation for work and testing completed. Installing and troubleshooting instrumentation and other control systems provided by Soffa/Trimax. Applies knowledge and understanding of PLC control and troubleshooting automated control processes and the equipment used to control those processes. 

OBJECTIVES OF THIS ROLE

Commission and start-up activities as well as maintenance of customer sites. Provide excellent service while ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Start-up commissioning pump/motor controls 
• Loop check wires from field to monitoring devices 
• Inspect/commission/calibrate instrumentation (pressure/level/flow)
• Inspect/commission/calibrate analytical sensors (pH/chlorine/turbidity)
• Troubleshoot electrical/control logic
• Troubleshoot instrumentation (pressure/level/flow)
• Wire modifications to panels per drawings 
• Site installations of electrical devices/motor controls
• Configure parameters and troubleshoot VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)
• Troubleshoot instrumentation and control systems using electrical ladder schematics
• Calibrate, trace, and correct control loop malfunctions; participate in the maintenance and production concerning instrument systems
• Navigate PLC programs to troubleshoot process upsets
• Navigate HMI programs to troubleshoot process upsets
• Verify accuracy of gauges and measuring instruments such as pressure, flow, temperature, pH, turbidity, and conductivity, document failure rates on specified equipment
• Repair, test, adjust, or install electronic equipment such as industrial controls, instrumentation, transmitters, HMI, VFD, and PLCs
• Assemble, install or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components
• Other duties as required

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, SKILLS, AND/OR ABILITIES REQUIRED

Minimum Experience: 4 years of experience in electrical and controls field work

Degree Required: College/Technical degree preferred or high school with relevant experience

Certification Required:              OSHA 10 and ISA certification a plus 
 Valid CA driver’s license and clean driving record

Experience Required:

Business

• Excellent attention to detail
• High level of organizational and time management skills
• Experience writing routine reports and correspondence
• Experience speaking effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Technical

• Use of Digital Multimeters
• Basic use of power tools (Drills/metal cutting/punches)
• Experience completing the required paperwork associated with instrumentation calibration duties
• Experience reading and interpreting documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Understanding and practice of AC/DC Voltage measurement
• Understanding and practice of DC Current (4-20mA) measurement

Interpersonal

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Critical thinking skills with a proven ability to exercise initiative, judgment, and discretion
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• The ability to thrive in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Can perform Confined Space Work - Ability to enter into confined spaces  
• Can perform Elevated Work (Ladder/Lift) - Ability to climb ladders and stairs (at least 20 feet high) using proper safety equipment
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and reach
• Required to use various hand tools and calibration instruments
• Regularly required to walk for long periods of time

• Noise level is typically low to medium in office; it can be loud on a jobsite

• Ability to travel required - Regularly required to drive to job sites
• Available for 24-hour on-call shifts

• Intermittent Hotel stays during week