Job Description

I have a direct hire opening for a Field Service Technician in Washougal, WA with a company that performs on-site gas handling and service work for utility and industrial customers.

• In this role, you will travel to customer sites and work on gas handling equipment used on electrical power systems.
• This is hands-on field work performed at substations and industrial sites where the equipment is de-energized, locked out/tagged out, and grounded before work begins.
• You will carry out the gas handling and service work, handle the job from start to finish, and complete the required documentation for compliance.

Direct Hire Opportunity – Be on our client’s payroll from Day 1!

Pay and Shift Information:

• Pay range : $20–$35/hour depending on experience
• Work schedule: Your schedule each week is based on the jobs you’re assigned to, and the number of hours needed to complete them

Travel Expectations:

• Travel is required for this role, with about 80% of your time spent out on jobs
• Most jobs are within driving distance and you will drive to the site. Depending on the job, you may return home or stay near the site
• Some jobs require flying out to other locations, where you will stay near the site until the work is finished
• Travel Expenses: Company credit card is provided to cover flights, hotels, and meals while working away from home

Job Duties of the Field Service Technician:

• Travel to customer sites including substations, mobile substations, power plants, and industrial facilities, where you will work around gas-insulated equipment such as high-voltage circuit breakers and gas-insulated switchgear
• Use gas handling equipment on site, including gas carts with compressors and vacuum pumps, along with hoses and cylinders, to recover gas, pull vacuum, and refill systems
• Set up hoses and cylinders, weigh cylinders before and after use, and handle the setup and breakdown of the equipment for each job
• Use analyzers to test gas for purity, moisture, and byproducts, and use leak detection tools to identify leaks while performing the work
• Perform service work on the gas handling equipment, including working through issues with pumps and electrical components such as contactors
• Complete all required job documentation, including recording the gas work performed and the condition of the system before and after the job
• Work on equipment that has been de-energized, follow LOTO procedures, and follow the safety requirements for each site before and during the work
• Communicate with customers on site, provide updates on the work being performed, and represent the company professionally

Benefits of the Field Service Technician:

• Employer paid 100% of medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for the employee
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 18 days PTO, available after a 90-day probationary period

Job Requirements of the Field Service Technician:

• Have experience in a hands-on technical role such as field service technician, industrial maintenance, or electro-mechanical work
• Substation or utility experience is preferred, or hands-on work around power distribution equipment in industrial or power generation environments
• Candidates with mechanical experience working with pumps, hoses, pneumatics, cylinders, or similar equipment will be considered
• Use a digital multimeter to verify power at the equipment, check circuits, and troubleshoot electrical components such as contactors
• Ability to follow safety procedures and not take shortcuts in high-risk environments
• Strong attention to detail with paperwork and documentation
• Valid driver’s license required
• Must be age 25+ due to insurance requirements
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOT medical card and complete electronic logs
• Must be able to obtain a passport after hire

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