Drives & Controls Field Service Technician (VFD)

Ambient Enterprises

  • Pine Brook, NJ
  • 1 day ago
  • $45–$64 Per Hour

Highlights

Collaborate with management to enhance a high-performing service department—informing staffing effectiveness, customer retention, cost control, and goal attainment. Comfortable reading electrical/mechanical drawings, safety rules, O&M manuals; expert with P&IDs, fabrication drawings, and electrical schematics.

Numbers & Facts

LocationPine Brook, NJ
Salary$45–$64 Per Hour

Description

Can You Own the Moment When a Drive Must Run?

When operations slow in the NY/NJ area, you arrive—testing inputs, tracing control circuits, and bringing VFDs back online. You’re equally at home commissioning a new unit, advising a customer on an upgrade, or documenting a preventive maintenance plan. If that sounds like you, read on.

What you’ll do

  • Troubleshoot, start up, commission, and verify proper function of multiple VFD brands.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete on-site repairs.
  • Conduct preventive maintenance to improve reliability and reduce callbacks.
  • Collaborate with management to enhance a high-performing service department—informing staffing effectiveness, customer retention, cost control, and goal attainment.
  • Build lasting customer relationships that generate repeat and referral business.
  • Keep both the customer and management informed on progress, issues, and resolutions.
  • Recommend additional work and services according to established protocols and documentation standards.
  • Lead with safety: follow procedures and maintain constant awareness of risks to yourself and others.

What it takes

  • At least 5 years of hands-on experience with VFDs from multiple manufacturers.
  • Valid driver’s license; able to lift 50 lbs and work from ladders/heights.
  • Strong grasp of three-phase motors and control circuits.
  • Comfortable reading electrical/mechanical drawings, safety rules, O&M manuals; expert with P&IDs, fabrication drawings, and electrical schematics.
  • Installation and troubleshooting experience with heating and cooling systems.
  • OSHA 30 and SST credentials.
  • Ability to prepare thorough inspection and appraisal reports.
  • Team-oriented with solid interpersonal skills and conflict-resolution ability; clear written and verbal communicator.
  • Mechanical assembly/troubleshooting strengths plus basic computer skills.
  • Experience programming, calibrating, and configuring 4–20 mA & 0–10 Vdc devices.
  • Highly self-sufficient—comfortable working without direct supervision.
  • Plus: experience with gas detection systems and DriSteem Humidifiers.

Why this role

Join a growing company working on premium products with a knowledgeable team that values craftsmanship and initiative.

Compensation

Estimated Salary: $45 - $64 hourly, with flexibility based on experience and skills.

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