Field Service Electrical Technician
Location – Charlotte, NC 28273
Pay – $28.84 – $39.40 per hour (BOE) (Travel reimbursement and $1.50/hr + Base Rate when you are travelling)
Additional Pay Information:
- $1.50/hour extra anytime you are traveling
- AVL has service trucks for field work. Planes will be used for further distances, of course.
- According to AVL’s travel policy, they will reimburse for meals, hotels, airlines, etc.
About AVL Manufacturing:
AVL Manufacturing is a global leader in providing innovative power and energy solutions, including mobile and stationary power systems. With a focus on engineering excellence and cutting-edge technology, AVL supports both commercial and defense sectors with reliable, mission-critical equipment. The company is expanding its U.S. operations, bringing its legacy of precision and performance to the Charlotte manufacturing landscape.
Job Summary
The Field Service Electrical Technician’s primary function is to travel to customers’ locations to perform the following duties:
- on-site installations, servicing, and repairs for commissioning or warranty work on customer-finished products.
- Anticipated travel is 50-75% of the time, by car and/or plane.
- When not traveling, this role will work on the production floor to assist in assembling and installing industrial electrical equipment and control systems in a manufacturing environment.
- The successful candidate will work from technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics to support installations in compliance with safety standards and client specifications.
- This role reports to the Field Service Site Supervisor.
Key Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of a licensed electrician, this role will:
- Follow electrical drawings, blueprints, and schematics to support the installation of industrial electrical systems.
- Install, replace, or repair electrical wiring, switch boxes, receptacles, conduits, feeders, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components.
- Assemble and connect electrical control panels, switchgear, transformers, batteries, and power
- distribution equipment.
- Use appropriate tools and equipment, including hand tools (wrenches, cable strippers,
- handsaws) and power tools.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant safety regulations and quality standards.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrate knowledge and an understanding of OSHA.
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Ability to travel 50-75% within the US.
- Solid knowledge of electrical power circuits and industrial wiring systems.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with standard hand and power tools used in electrical assembly.
- Must have experience running/installing EMT (Electrical Metallic Tubing)
- Valid US passport preferred.