Field Service Technician

Job Description

The Field Service Technician 3 performs installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repair of low-, medium-, and high-voltage power systems at client sites throughout the US. This role requires 90% travel, primarily within the Gulf Coast region, and operates with a high degree of independence. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical controls experience with excellent customer communication skills and a commitment to safety. You'll serve as the on-site technical expert, building client relationships while keeping critical power equipment running reliably.

Sign-On Bonus: $1000

Travel: 90% within the US | Occasional international travel

Location: Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, or Mississippi (must reside in one of these states)

Accountabilities

• Leads jobs and manages field activities

• Perform installation, calibration, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs on power generation equipment

• Troubleshoot and repair breakers, shutdown switches, wiring harnesses, alternators, battery systems, and control panels

• Conduct root cause analysis on complex electrical failures

• Work with arc-resistant systems and perform field surveys

• Serve as the on-site technical expert answering questions, educating clients on maintenance best practices, and building long-term relationships

• Communicate clearly with customers about issues, solutions, and timelines

• Partner with Engineering, Production, and Sales teams on service estimates and parts recommendations

• Mentor junior technicians as you develop leadership skills

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Provide emergency support when critical systems go down (rotating on-call schedule)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Experience

• 4+ years working with generators, governors, regulators, switchgear, or similar power equipment

• TWIC Card

• Industry Background: Power generation, utilities, oil & gas, marine, or energy sectors

• Electrical Controls: Solid hands-on experience with electrical control systems

• Tools: Proficient with multimeters, hand tools, wiring equipment, and soldering

• Software: Comfortable with Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting

• Driver's License: Valid license with clean driving record (required for travel), Required.

• Strong customer interaction and reporting skills

Preferred

• Technical diploma in Industrial Electrical, Maintenance, or related field

• EGSA Certification

• PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Quantum, Premium)

• Relay programming experience (Basler, Multilin, Sepam, Woodward)

• Familiarity with communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet, Fiber Optic)

• Experience with GE, Siemens, or Woodward devices

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Values

• Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all actions. Actively follow safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and take immediate steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.

• Have Humanity: Respect the input and ideas of everyone to create the best possible outcome.

• Be Transparent: Value transparency in all interactions, ensuring honesty and openness with each stakeholder.

• Drive Innovation: Seek new ways to improve and take on new challenges.

• Be Resilient: Adapt to the ever-evolving business needs enabled by resourcefulness and agility.

• Always Reliable: Deliver on your commitments and achieve your goals. Show up to work on time and complete your assigned tasks.

• Grit: Learn new things, actively seek feedback, and training.

• Ownership Mindset: Take full responsibility for the quality and efficiency of your work. Proactively identify issues, offer solutions, and follow through. Treat company resources and goals as your own.

Performance Metrics

• Attendance & Punctuality: Maintain 97% attendance rate with minimal tardiness.

• Teamwork & Communication: Receive positive feedback from team leaders or operators on responsiveness and attitude.

• Continuous Improvement Participation: Actively contribute at least one improvement idea per quarter.

• Safety Compliance: Zero safety violations or incidents; full adherence to PPE and safety protocol.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• FLSA Non-Exempt position is paid on an hourly basis, where project requirements and tight client deadlines may require workweeks over forty (40) hours (including weekends or holidays)

• This role will work in a production setting.

• Mobility: Ability to move around the manufacturing plant, including walking, standing, and climbing stairs.

• Manual Dexterity: Occasional use of hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items up to fifty (50) pounds. All lifting should be done following OSHA standards.

• Visual and Auditory Requirements: Must be able to see and hear well enough to navigate the plant safely and communicate effectively with team members.

Additional Information

A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).