Alfa Laval

Field Service Technician – Remote, Travel

Alfa Laval
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $29 - $36 per hourWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in installing, testing, and maintaining electrical control systems, including PLCs and sensors, while ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards. Provides exceptional customer service and technical training, with a strong ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues on-site.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Field Service ExperienceElectrical Control Systems MaintenancePLC Programming (Allen Bradley)HVAC Systems CertificationTechnical Troubleshooting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Install, test, and maintain electrical control systems, including PLCs, sensors, actuators, and related equipment
  • Provide on-site troubleshooting and repair services
  • Diagnose complex technical issues
  • Interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical diagrams
  • Inspect equipment and systems for compliance with electrical safety standards and regulations
  • Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical components and electrical control systems
  • Provide customer training and technical advice
  • Document service activities through forms, reports, logs, and records
  • Maintain high customer service standards and follow service management principles
  • Communicate with customers, colleagues, and management
  • Travel heavily, 75%-85%, to customer sites across the US and occasionally internationally

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • High School Diploma required; Associate's Degree in a related field preferred
  • 3+ years Field Service experience in mechanical, electrical or automation industry
  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, manuals, and P&ID/PFD drawings
  • HVAC systems certification is a plus
  • Working knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC and HMI software (Rockwell) preferred
  • Working knowledge of VFD setup and troubleshooting preferred
  • Willing and able to travel 75%-85% across the US and sometimes internationally
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 or more pounds
  • Ability to climb ladders and enter confined spaces
  • Frequent stooping, kneeling, bending, standing and walking
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
  • Candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area are prioritized

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Healthcare, dental and vision plans
  • Robust wellness program
  • 401(k)
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off benefits
  • Inclusive and dynamic workplace
  • Pymetrics assessment games upon application

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Hard Skills
Electrical Control SystemsPLC Installation and MaintenanceVFD Setup and TroubleshootingReading Electrical SchematicsPreventative Maintenance
Soft Skills
Customer ServiceCommunicationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Allen Bradley PLCHMI Software (Rockwell)Technical DiagramsEngineering Drawings
Certifications & Qualifications
HVAC Systems Certification
Industry Keywords
Field ServiceElectrical Safety StandardsAutomation IndustryMechanical ComponentsTechnical Advice