Field Service Controls Technician

Essential Responsibilities

• Independently and collaboratively service and maintain electrical controls equipment commonly utilized in the water and wastewater industry.
• Perform installation, startup, and calibration of process instrumentation including flow meters, pressure transmitters, level, temperature, and analytical instrumentation.
• Execute startup, troubleshooting, retrofits, and repairs of pump control systems, including basic across-the-line control systems to soft starters, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and specialty pump controllers.
• Conduct electrical wiring, conduit installations, and control panel setups, including complete service entrance equipment.
• Assist in planning, installing, repairing, and troubleshooting new or modified electrical systems.
• Act as an Emergency Field Service Responder, available to travel and work outside normal business hours as required.

Qualifications & Skills Required

• A High School diploma or GED is required; a degree from a Technical or Vocational School in Mechanics or Electronics is highly preferred.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical control systems and willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with a proactive, customer-focused attitude.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and adapting quickly to changing priorities.
• Basic proficiency with computer applications including Gmail, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Physical capability to lift and maneuver heavy objects, parts, equipment, and materials.
• Able to work effectively under minimal supervision.

Benefits & Perks

• Employee Ownership Stock (ESOP) - Share directly in the company's success.
• Competitive Compensation and Profit-Sharing Plan (bonuses).
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Schedule and 8 hours paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to your community!
• Continued Professional Training and Career Development Opportunities.

About the Role

Cogent is a dynamic, employee-owned company dedicated to innovative fluid processing solutions. With close to 400 employee-owners, we serve the Industrial, Municipal, Commercial Building Trades, and Oil & Gas markets through our partner companies.

We believe our people are the difference-makers. As an Employee-Owned Company, you'll directly benefit from your contributions and share in our collective success.

Schedule

As a Field Service Controls Technician at Cogent, you will be expected to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities. The schedule may vary based on project needs and may require occasional overtime.

Pay

Compensation for this position is competitive and includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous matching. Bonuses are also available based on performance and profit-sharing plans.