Electrical Field Service Engineer/Remote/Travel/PLC

Unclassified - North Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Onsite - North Las Vegas, NV

About the position

One of my best clients is looking for Electrical Field Service Engineers focusing on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting the company's machinery at customer locations. The role involves extensive travel (90%) throughout the US and Canada with occasional international travel. You will need a passport! This position is remote but requires the candidate to live near a major airport to facilitate travel. The Electrical Field Service Engineer will be responsible for installing new machinery that requires electrical wiring, system start-up, commissioning, and diagnosis. The engineer will take the lead to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule, troubleshooting and resolving issues with existing equipment as they arise. Additionally, the engineer will provide expert guidance and training to operators and maintenance teams on troubleshooting and equipment upkeep, performing preventive maintenance, audits, and servicing on machinery as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install new machinery that requires electrical wiring, system start-up, commissioning, and diagnosis.
• Take the lead to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on schedule.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with existing equipment.
• Provide expert guidance and training to operators and maintenance teams on troubleshooting and equipment upkeep.
• Perform preventive maintenance, audits, and servicing on machinery.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least three years of experience in a similar electrical service or maintenance role.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Demonstrated expertise in electrical controls, wiring, PLCs, motors, and drives.
• Competency with computer-based control systems and a basic understanding of networking.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in urgent situations.
• Willingness to travel frequently across North America (90% travel).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on customer interaction.

Benefits

• Excellent training program to put yourself on a successful career path with this company.
• Highly competitive benefit package.
• Bonus!
• 401K company match
• 5 weeks' vacation