

Sr Service Technician - Electrical Controls
Sr Service Technician - Electrical Controls
Job Reference: 29322
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Sr. Technician – Automation & Controls
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Pay: Based on experience, ball park of $75,000
Employment Type: Direct Hire through TOPS Staffing
TOPS Staffing is seeking a skilled Sr. Service Technician for a long-standing automation and controls company in the Pittsburgh region. This is a hands-on position involving control panel assembly, equipment testing, field commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support across multiple industries including manufacturing, energy, water/wastewater, and process environments.
This role offers long-term career stability, ongoing technical training, and minimal overnight travel (no more than two weeks per year).
Key Responsibilities
Shop Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
The company provides a structured training pathway covering:
Apply today through TOPS Staffing!
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Pay: Based on experience, ball park of $75,000
Employment Type: Direct Hire through TOPS Staffing
TOPS Staffing is seeking a skilled Sr. Service Technician for a long-standing automation and controls company in the Pittsburgh region. This is a hands-on position involving control panel assembly, equipment testing, field commissioning, troubleshooting, and technical support across multiple industries including manufacturing, energy, water/wastewater, and process environments.
This role offers long-term career stability, ongoing technical training, and minimal overnight travel (no more than two weeks per year).
Key Responsibilities
Shop Responsibilities
- Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
- Kit materials from the bill of materials and stage project components.
- Review panel/build drawings and report any errors or omissions before assembly.
- Assist team members in safely handling large assemblies.
- Build and wire control panels to UL508A standards.
- Participate in equipment testing, quality checks, and preparation for shipment.
- Maintain high quality standards throughout the build process.
- Follow all safety and site-specific access requirements (PPE, drug testing, permits, etc.).
- Commission and start up variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Commission field instrumentation and related equipment.
- Perform basic PLC and networking troubleshooting.
- Diagnose equipment issues independently or alongside engineering support via remote connection.
- Support site commissioning and startup activities for control panels, instrumentation, and networked systems.
- Perform panel wiring, diagnostics, and field adjustments.
- Maintain diagnostic tools and ensure proper calibration when required.
- Clearly understand assigned tasks prior to traveling to the job site.
- Collaborate with programming engineers when resolving advanced technical issues.
Qualifications & Experience
- Hands-on experience with instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems.
- Knowledge of control panels, wiring methods, and electrical schematics.
- Familiarity with process equipment and automation.
- Ability to diagnose electrical, instrumentation, and networking issues.
- Strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and willingness to learn advanced systems.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must pass background check and pre-employment drug screening (ongoing testing may apply).
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs as needed.
- Work may involve shop, field, or customer-site environments.
- Required PPE may include: metatarsal boots, arc-flash rated clothing, safety glasses, gloves, hard hat, and hearing protection.
- Must be safety-focused and customer-focused at all times.
The company provides a structured training pathway covering:
- VFD setup and commissioning
- Field instrumentation
- PLC fundamentals
- Networking basics
Employees are expected to invest personal time into ongoing learning, with support for training costs.
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