Field Service Engineer I

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Field Service Engineer 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

Technical

Interpersonal

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS