High Voltage Field Service Technician

Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading heavy industrial equipment manufacturer to hire a High Voltage Field Service Technician to support large scale ship to shore crane systems at port facilities throughout the U.S. and internationally. This is a highly hands-on position for someone with experience working on medium/high voltage electrical systems, large AC/DC motors, VFDs, PLC controls, and heavy industrial equipment.

Location: Remote, U.S. Based | 75%+ Travel

Salary: $100,000–$110,000 Base

• Additional Compensation: Daily overtime pay, weekend premium rates, and additional travel related earnings

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, 5 weeks of PTO starting day one, and 11 paid holidays/sick days.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and support large scale ship to shore crane systems and other heavy industrial equipment.
• Work hands on with medium/high voltage electrical systems, large AC/DC motors, drives, and associated power and control equipment.
• Commission and troubleshoot AC/DC drive systems and medium voltage VFDs.
• Diagnose complex electrical, controls, motor, and equipment failures in the field.
• Troubleshoot PLC based control systems and identify electrical and automation related issues.
• Perform system tuning, diagnostics, testing, and performance optimization.
• Support equipment commissioning, startup, customer acceptance testing, and warranty activities.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Perform electrical testing and verify proper equipment operation following repairs or commissioning.
• Train customers and maintenance personnel on equipment operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance best practices.
• Prepare detailed service reports and communicate findings to customers and internal engineering teams.
• Travel domestically and internationally approximately 75% or more, including travel on short notice when required.
• Work safely at heights of up to approximately 175 feet while servicing large crane systems.

Qualifications

• Strong hands on experience with medium or high voltage industrial electrical equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting and servicing large AC/DC motors, medium voltage VFDs, drives, and industrial control systems.
• Previous experience working with heavy industrial equipment or large scale machinery.
• Field service, commissioning, startup, or industrial maintenance experience strongly preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC controlled equipment.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot from electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Comfortable working independently in customer facilities and industrial environments.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally 75% or more.
• Comfortable working at heights and around large industrial equipment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Equivalent technical training and extensive hands on industrial electrical experience will be considered in place of a degree.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.