Field Service Technician Level III
Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) · Pittsburgh, PA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
Purpose of Position
The purpose of the Field Service Technician Level III role is to perform advanced start-up, commissioning, installation, testing, troubleshooting, service, and repair of IEM equipment. This position is responsible for resolving complex technical issues, supporting critical customer engagements, and serving as a senior technical resource for Field Service teams. The Field Service Technician Level III works independently with limited supervision, exercises sound judgment in high-priority field situations, partners with internal teams to drive issue resolution, and assists with mentoring and developing Level I and Level II technicians.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions
- Independently perform advanced start-up, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, service, and repair of IEM equipment, including switchboards, control panels, and power products.
- Install, modify, inspect, and support electrical or mechanical components and subassemblies, which may include panelboard interiors, circuit breakers, bus bar, subpanels, control components, power cabling, and control wiring.
- Lead or support complex field service activities, including high-priority customer issues, critical commissioning needs, and escalated technical concerns.
- Attend project meetings and coordinate with contractors, clients, Project Managers, Field Service leadership, manufacturing teams, engineering, and other internal support groups.
- Analyze system failures, identify root causes, and determine appropriate corrective actions for complex technical issues.
- Troubleshoot electrical circuits, control wiring, networking equipment, and related field service issues.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, manufacturing facilities, engineering, quality, or other internal teams to resolve product, commissioning, or customer-reported issues in the field.
- Accurately document service activities, root cause analysis, corrective actions, parts usage, open items, and follow-up requirements.
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, shadowing, and on-the-job training to Level I and Level II technicians, as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Competencies
- Advanced Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates advanced working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and field service concepts, including equipment start-up, commissioning, installation, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and complex issue resolution.
- Safety and Compliance: Follows and reinforces company, customer site, and industry safety requirements, including proper use of PPE, tools, equipment, and applicable safe work practices.
- Advanced Diagnostic and Problem-Solving Skills: Uses sound judgment to identify complex technical issues, analyze system failures, determine root cause, and recommend or implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Attention to Detail: Accurately interprets wiring diagrams, drawings, schematics, work instructions, checklists, technical documentation, and service requirements to support safe, high-quality work.
- Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally with customers, contractors, Field Service Leads, Project Managers, Field Service leadership, internal teams, and management regarding project status, technical issues, risks, corrective actions, and followup