Electrical Field Engineer (East Chicago)
Richard, Wayne & Roberts, East Chicago, IN, United States
We are partnering on a confidential search for an experienced
Electrical Field Service Technician / Engineer
to support multiple industrial facilities. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on experience in medium to high voltage electrical systems, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and field-based technical support.
This position offers a mix of office and field work and requires someone who can work independently, make sound technical decisions, and support critical plant operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical distribution systems and equipment
Support substations, breakers, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, battery/UPS systems, and protective relays
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
Lead and coordinate maintenance projects, shutdown work, and equipment repairs
Conduct predictive testing including IR thermography, transformer oil analysis, partial discharge, and power quality studies
Support motors and related equipment in industrial environments
Maintain documentation, reports, and maintenance records
Travel to multiple facilities as needed
Qualifications:
5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience OR Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology
Strong experience with medium voltage systems (5kV–15kV required)
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial power systems
Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
Strong communication and organizational skills
Comfortable working in industrial settings, elevated areas, and varying weather conditions
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology
Journeyman Electrician background
High voltage experience up to 138kV
Experience with CMMS systems (Infor EAM or similar)
Understanding of controls/instrumentation systems and industrial codes/standards
Electrical Field Service Technician / Engineer
to support multiple industrial facilities. This role is ideal for someone with strong hands-on experience in medium to high voltage electrical systems, troubleshooting, maintenance planning, and field-based technical support.
This position offers a mix of office and field work and requires someone who can work independently, make sound technical decisions, and support critical plant operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair industrial electrical distribution systems and equipment
Support substations, breakers, switchgear, MCCs, transformers, battery/UPS systems, and protective relays
Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance activities
Lead and coordinate maintenance projects, shutdown work, and equipment repairs
Conduct predictive testing including IR thermography, transformer oil analysis, partial discharge, and power quality studies
Support motors and related equipment in industrial environments
Maintain documentation, reports, and maintenance records
Travel to multiple facilities as needed
Qualifications:
5+ years of industrial electrical maintenance experience OR Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology
Strong experience with medium voltage systems (5kV–15kV required)
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining industrial power systems
Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
Strong communication and organizational skills
Comfortable working in industrial settings, elevated areas, and varying weather conditions
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Technology
Journeyman Electrician background
High voltage experience up to 138kV
Experience with CMMS systems (Infor EAM or similar)
Understanding of controls/instrumentation systems and industrial codes/standards