Field Service Technician II

Soffa Electric Inc • Folsom, CA

5h • $85,000 - $105,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Field Service Technician is responsible for supporting the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of industrial automation and control systems. This position requires frequent travel to customer sites and direct interaction with plant operators, maintenance personnel, engineers, and contractors.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in industrial automation, electrical controls, instrumentation, or water/wastewater operations.
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Electrical Technology, Instrumentation, Automation, Industrial Maintenance, or related field.
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification, NFPA 70E Arc Flash Certification, Confined Space Entry Certification, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Certification, TWIC Card (if required by client site).
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Ability to troubleshoot 24VDC, 120VAC, and 480VAC electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of PLC platforms such as Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Schneider Electric, or similar.
• Experience with VFDs, motor control centers (MCCs), instrumentation, and industrial communication networks.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and technical documentation.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain industrial control systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, and communication networks.
• Perform startup, loop checks, commissioning, and functional testing of control panels and automation systems.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, instrumentation, and control system issues in the field.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and system health assessments.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, loop diagrams, P&IDs, control narratives, and technical drawings.
• Configure and verify field instruments including flow meters, level transmitters, pressure transmitters, analyzers, VFDs, etc.
• Generate detailed service reports documenting findings, corrective actions, and recommendations.
• Maintain compliance with all safety policies, customer requirements, OSHA regulations, and NFPA 70E electrical safety practices.
• Provide professional customer support and maintain positive client relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree