TRAVEL Field Installation Technician

Post Date

Jun 25, 2026

Location

Columbus,
Ohio

ZIP/Postal Code

43219
US
Aug 25, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

COL-4fe925f7-a5f6-475b-8433-36c0a3d3fecd

Pay Rate

$83k - $89k (estimate)

Job Description

As the Field Installation Technician you will be responsible for supporting the installation team (customer or contractor) to ensure on time delivery of installation schedules and that the quality of installation meets the customer and expectations. You will act as the liaison between the customer and the delivery team to effectively communicate installation status, risks and unforeseen impacts to the delivery schedule.

Points of responsibility include:

• Detailed review of new system installations to confirm prints and functioning as designed.
• Conduct startup and commission of new installations.
• Generate installation and commissioning reports.
• Provide support to sub-contractors to ensure installation steps are completed with the expected level of quality per the design intent.
• Conduct training for operations and maintenance groups.
• Conduct over phone support to customers.
• Trouble shoot and diagnose mechanical systems during start up phases of installation.
• Trouble shoot and diagnose electrical systems during start up phases of installation.
• Review existing PLC programs for troubleshoot and diagnose of installation and commissioning steps
• Check inventory of delivered components to validate all parts are available for installation.
• Communicate with the customer through the installation phase for any inquiries and requirements from the customer scope of work.
• Solicitation and gather feedback from sub-contractors for use of continuous improvement for installation processes and standards
• Work with PMs and PEs to derisk potential field issues during the installation phase.
• Daily communication of project status including punch list items and risks to project delivery.
• Identify potential risks in the installation phase and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and evaluate risk factors to ensure proactive decision-making.
• Implement quality control measures to guarantee the accuracy and completeness of installations.

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Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Installation or service technician or similar role
• 2+ years of experience installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting industrial equipment (pneumatic, electrical and mechanical).
• 3-5 years of extensive Controls experience (including diagnosing complex, intermittent system failures), programming in addition to troubleshooting, commissioning and retrofitting multiple OEMs, supporting PLC platforms (such as Beckhoff and Schneider etc.)
• Demonstrated success in supporting high-performance teams in a technical project environment.
• Solid technical background with understanding of installation procedures
• Ability to support and coordinate multiple teams during installation phases
• Working in the field performing physical installation tasks at least 80% of time
• Industrial facilities in the field at the customer location supporting various industries.
• 5 Days Per week US / Canadian Travel
• US Passport Holder
• Ability to modify PLC program (not a requirement but a plus)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.