Field Service Technician in Washington Boro, Pennsylvania at Slaymaker Electric and Motor Supply Co

At Slaymaker Electric, we are committed to delivering dependable electrical solutions through quality work, practical problem-solving, and a strong team environment. We take pride in going above and beyond for our customers while fostering a supportive, team-focused culture grounded in integrity, hard work, and efficiency.

Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday
Hours: 6:45 AM - 4 PM Overtime may be required

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• HSA

About the Role:

Field Service Technicians regularly work at commercial wastewater treatment facilities, agricultural operations, industrial sites, and other customer locations. The position requires working in dirty, dusty, wet, noisy, and sometimes confined environments while adhering to all safety requirements. Candidates must be comfortable getting dirty, working outdoors in varying weather conditions, and performing physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

1. Read, understand and interpret schematics, ladder drawings, technical specifications and manufacture’s manuals related to repair, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical instrumentation and control equipment.

2. Install, maintain, repair and troubleshoot electrical systems including, but not limited to: generators, PLC’s, electric motors, motor controls, flow equipment, alarm systems, heating and exhaust systems, conduits, cable and relays.

3. Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with established procedures.

4. Provide technical guidance to operations and maintenance personnel and provide suggestions to improve service and operations.

5. Provide electrical expertise including technical review for in-house modifications, additions and major repairs.

6. Contact and work with independent contractors regarding electrical instrumentation and control system repairs and installations.

7. Coordinate with Warehouse staff to maintain an inventory of electrical parts and equipment sufficient to perform repairs and complete normal installations.

8. Must be available to work overtime, holidays, weekends, for emergency call-out situations and on-call rotation.

9. Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires knowledge of installation, maintenance, testing and repair of electrical instrumentation and control equipment and related systems; skill in the techniques of handling tools and equipment used in the electrical trade; and knowledge of safety standards and practices applicable to the repair and maintenance of electrical instrumentation and control equipment and related systems, and to provide corrective measure for resolution of problems. The ability to develop work procedures that will provide minimum interference with plant operations. The ability to read, interpret and review engineering plans and specifications and to make simple sketches of electrical parts or systems.