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Field Service Technician

nVent

Richland, MS · HybridJobPosted 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Richland, MSHybrid
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

OSHA 30 TrainingValid Driver's License With Good Driving Record

Job overview

nVent is hiring a Field Service Technician. The Field Service Technician will support projects at power plants and industrial sites across the U.S., leveraging expertise in construction environments and hands-on mechanical skills. This role involves significant travel, including overnights and occasional short-notice assignments. When not in the field, the technician will work in the shop to ensure consistent employment.

Key focus areas include Coordinate tools, materials, and equipment for jobsites, Work closely with customers and subcontractors on-site, and Complete required safety processes, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).

Successful candidates bring OSHA 30 Training, Valid Driver's License, and Travel 75% Mandatory. Important skills include Construction Environments Expertise, Hands-On Mechanical Skills, Professionalism, Strong Communication, Job Safety Analyses, and Welding Inspections. Preferred (not required): AWS 6G MIG Aluminum Welding.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Construction Environments ExpertiseHands-on Mechanical SkillsProfessionalismStrong CommunicationJob Safety AnalysesWelding InspectionsWelding RepairsTroubleshootingProject Cost ManagementField DocumentationFabricationRead BlueprintsInterpret Tape MeasurementsLeadershipCrew CoordinationField SupervisionBasic TechnologyBasic SoftwareTabletsLaptopsMicrosoft Office ProductsSafety FocusQuality FocusAWS 6G MIG Aluminum Welding

Qualifications

75% Travel MandatoryOSHA 30 TrainingValid Driver's License With Good Driving RecordAbility to Work Outdoors in All Weather ConditionsAbility to Stand, Walk, Kneel, ClimbAbility to Lift 50lbs RegularlyForklift/Man-Lift Operator Training Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

We’re looking for an experienced Field Service Technician to join our team and support projects at power plants and industrial sites across the U.S.

This is a field‑focused role where your expertise in construction environments, and hands‑on mechanical skills will make a direct impact on our customers and project success.

To ensure full transparency, please note the following:

  • 75% travel is mandatory. This includes overnights, extended field assignments, and occasional short‑notice assignments. (All expenses paid)

  • Field work often involvesemergency or unscheduled tasks, and hours may vary based on project demands.

  • Overtime or double‑time may be available during field assignments, in line with company policy and applicable wage laws.

  • A20% field‑work premiumapplies when working at remote job sites.

  • When not in the field, you will work in theshopto ensure consistent employment in between assignments (Permanent Role, not Contract Work)

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION

  • Coordinate tools, materials, and equipment for the jobsite to keep projects running smoothly and on schedule.

  • Work closely with customers and subcontractors on-site,representingour company with professionalism andstrong communication.

  • Complete required safety processes, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) prior to any work.

  • Conduct welding inspections, repairs, and troubleshooting based on company procedures and project needs.

  • Provide the project manager with daily updates on progress, challenges, and any changes that mayimpactscope or timeline.

  • Help manage project costs bysubmittingaccuratefield documentation, receipts, and reports on time.

  • When not assigned to field work, perform welding and fabrication tasks in the shop tomaintainsteady hours and continuous employment.

YOU HAVE

  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, tape measurements, and fabrication drawings.

  • Priorleadership, crew coordination, or field supervision experience

  • The ability to work hours based on businessneeds, not guaranteed to follow a standard schedule.

  • AWS 6G MIG aluminum welding certification (preferred)

  • Willingness toparticipatein OSHA 30 training (required)

  • Forklift/man‑lift operator training certification

  • Avalid driver's licensewitha good drivingrecord (required)

  • Willingness and ability to travel 75% of the time , often to remote power plants and industrialjob sites.

  • Ability to use basic technology and software, including Tablets, laptops, and Microsoft Office Products.

  • Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions; stand, walk, kneel, climb, andliftto 50lbs.regularly.

  • Strong focus on safety, quality, and communication with customers, subcontractors, and internal teams.

WE HAVE:

  • A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com .

  • Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

  • Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

  • Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

  • A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

  • Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.

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