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Sr Service Technician - Electrical Controls

Sr Service Technician - Electrical Controls

Job Reference: 30304
Garett Lange
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Garett Lange
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SKILL REQUIREMENTS
Sr. Technician – Automation & Controls
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Pay: Based on experience, ball park of $78,000
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.
Field Responsibilities
  • 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).
Working Conditions
  • 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.
Training & Development
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.
If you are a hands-on technician looking to grow your skills in automation, controls, and electrical systems—this is an excellent opportunity to build a long-term career.

         Apply today through TOPS Staffing!
 
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23th Oct 2026
Welding
Welder-Direct Hire! (2nd shift)

Direct Hire Opportunity! 
Position:
Welder (MIG, TIG, Robotic) 
Pay Rate: $20.00 starting out—raise every 3 months! Raise schedule is below!
Schedule: Monday — Friday (2nd shift, 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm)
Location: Leetsdale, PA

Join a dynamic team where your craftsmanship makes a real impact! As a Welder, you'll play a crucial role in manufacturing excellence, shaping high-quality metal components that meet precise specifications. This is more than just a welding job — it's an opportunity to grow your skills, work with advanced equipment, and contribute to projects that matter.

Overview:
We're looking for a dedicated Welder to set up, operate, and program various welding systems, including MIG, TIG, and robotic welders. If you're passionate about precision and craftsmanship, and enjoy working with different materials like aluminum, this role offers you the chance to build a rewarding career in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set up and operate MIG welders, drilling machines, and robotic welding systems using jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing specifications.
  • Program robotic welding systems according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Perform TIG welding, hand brazing, and occasional stick welding with skill and attention to detail.
  • Conduct aluminum welding to meet quality standards.
  • Follow safety and quality procedures to ensure optimal results.
  • Work overtime as required to meet production goals.
  • Perform other duties as assigned, supporting team success.

Must-Have Qualifications:

  • Ability to set up and operate MIG, TIG, and robotic welding systems.
  • Experience with aluminum welding.
  • Capable of performing TIG welding, hand brazing, and stick welding.
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed.
  • Strong attention to detail and safety.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

  • Experience programming robotic welders.

Raise Schedule:

  • $20.00
  • $20.85
  • $21.70
  • $22.55
  • $23.40

If you feel like this would be a good fit, please apply today!

/ year
Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, United States
23th Oct 2026
AllTek Staffing
Sr. Environmental Professional
 

Senior Environmental Engineer (Sr. Environmental Professional) — Midstream / Natural Gas Infrastructure

Overview

Join a growing team supporting critical energy infrastructure projects by leading environmental permitting and regulatory compliance from early planning through construction and operations. In this role, you’ll serve as the technical lead for complex permitting efforts, coordinate closely with federal/state/local agencies, manage environmental consultants, and guide project teams through key environmental risk and schedule considerations—helping keep projects moving safely, compliantly, and efficiently.

Required Skills

  • Proven experience leading environmental permitting for linear and/or energy infrastructure projects (midstream, transmission, compressor stations, storage, or similar)
  • Strong working knowledge of key regulations and processes, including:
    • FERC permitting and related documentation/resource reporting
    • NEPA coordination and support for EA/EIS efforts
    • Clean Water Act (Sections 401, 402, 404) and related permitting
    • Rivers and Harbors Act (Section 10)
    • Endangered Species Act (ESA)
    • NHPA Section 106
    • Clean Air Act
    • USACE permitting and USFWS consultation processes
  • Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary environmental studies (wetlands, water resources, cultural resources, threatened & endangered species, air/noise, socioeconomics, etc.)
  • Strong project execution skills: planning, prioritization, schedule awareness, and stakeholder communication
  • Ability to produce clear, defensible deliverables (permit applications, technical reports, agency correspondence, executive-ready updates)

Nice to Have Skills

  • Working proficiency with AutoCAD and/or ESRI GIS tools
  • Prior experience supporting route selection and constraints/risk screening for proposed alignments

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline
  • 6+ years of related environmental/permitting experience (midstream or comparable infrastructure preferred)

Other Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word)
  • On-site position based in Pittsburgh, PA (United States)

If you’re ready to take ownership of high-impact permitting work and help deliver critical infrastructure projects the right way, apply now to be considered.

/ year
pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, United States
23th Oct 2026
Accounts Payable
AllTek Staffing
Estimator - Industrial Steel

Estimator – Industrial Steel (Production Planner & Estimator) — Pittsburgh, PA (On-Site)

Overview

Join our client, a well-established industrial manufacturer in the Pittsburgh area, and play a key role in turning complex fabrication and manufacturing work into accurate, competitive proposals. As the Production Planner & Estimator, you’ll partner closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to build cost breakdowns, secure supplier quotes, develop final proposals, and support production planning—from BOM creation and routing through coordination of inventory and shipments.

Required Skills

  • Estimating / cost breakdown development for projects and component-level work
  • Experience working with purchased components and supplier quote management
  • Manufacturing knowledge (mill-type equipment practices and common commercial components)
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints
  • Production planning fundamentals, including:
    • BOM creation/maintenance
    • Routing / router printing and ensuring parts are properly routed
    • Coordination with inventory/shipping to support job execution
  • Strong math and analytical capability (computing, checking accuracy, interpreting numerical data)
  • Clear communication skills and ability to document work (proposals, basic reports, routine forms)

Nice to Have Skills

  • Prior experience estimating and planning in steel/metal processing equipment environments
  • Familiarity with ERP transactions/workflows (job moves/production coordination)
  • Experience maintaining historical estimating data for future reference and continuous improvement

Preferred Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 5+ years of related experience in estimating, manufacturing, design, or shop-based industrial work
  • Design and/or shop experience on related industrial equipment preferred

Other Requirements

  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM – 3:00 PM
/ year
Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, United States
23th Oct 2026
AllTek Staffing
Electrical Engineer - I&C

Electrical Engineer – Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) | On-Site | Pittsburgh, PA

Overview

We’re seeking an Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Engineer to help design, maintain, and optimize automation, control, and power distribution systems across upstream, midstream, and downstream facilities. In this role, you’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support regulatory compliance, maximize facility uptime, and execute capital and maintenance projects from design through startup—making a direct impact on safe, reliable operations.

Required Skills

  • Strong foundation in electrical and instrumentation (I&E) design
  • Experience supporting or implementing process control systems in industrial environments (plant and/or pipeline facilities)
  • Ability to develop/review technical documentation such as:
    • P&IDs
    • loop diagrams and instrument specifications
    • electrical one-line diagrams
    • cause-and-effect matrices
  • Working knowledge of industrial controls and automation environments (architecture, field instrumentation, controls lifecycle support)
  • Proficiency with engineering/design tools such as AutoCAD
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice to Have Skills

  • Experience configuring, programming, and troubleshooting:
    • DCS
    • PLCs
    • SIS
  • Familiarity with industry standards related to documentation, control strategies, safety systems, loop tuning, and regulatory control environments
  • Exposure to Honeywell systems and Allen Bradley PLCs
  • Experience with FAT/SAT, loop checks, startup support, and troubleshooting

Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related ABET-accredited discipline
  • 5+ years of experience performing I&E / process control functions for plant and pipeline facilities

Other Requirements

  • On-site role based in Pittsburgh, PA (15222)
  • Ability to support work that may include project execution activities such as testing, commissioning, and startup troubleshooting

If you’re ready to take ownership of impactful automation and electrical infrastructure work in a high-visibility environment, apply now and let’s connect about next steps.

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/ year
Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, United States
23th Oct 2026
AllTek Staffing
Project Engineer

 

Our client is seeking a Project Engineer to support the design and delivery of complex industrial equipment for steel, aluminum, and strip processing manufacturers. This role owns key technical deliverables from contract review through final design release, coordination with procurement/manufacturing, equipment inspection, and on-site installation/commissioning support. If you enjoy solving real-world mechanical challenges, working cross-functionally, and seeing projects through from concept to startup, this is a strong fit.

Required Skills

  • 5+ years of experience in design, project engineering, and start-up/commissioning of similar industrial equipment
  • Ability to review technical contract requirements and translate them into clear engineering scope
  • Experience monitoring engineering progress, technical deliverables, and schedules
  • Capability to approve/release design packages to downstream teams (manufacturing/logistics/etc.)
  • Ability to track procurement and manufacturing progress and help remove roadblocks
  • Experience supporting final inspections of equipment
  • Ability to support customers during installation and commissioning
  • CAD experience with tools such as Solid Edge and/or AutoCAD
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, planning/organization, and teamwork skills
  • Hands-on mindset—willing to get involved when needed

Nice to Have Skills

  • EIT or PE certification
  • Prior work with coil processing/finishing line equipment in the steel and aluminum industries
  • Additional exposure to international or multi-site project execution

Preferred Education and Experience

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)
  • Strong background in mechanical design, including exposure to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems

Other Requirements

  • Approximately 25% travel (domestic and international), including the possibility of longer trips tied to startup/commissioning
  • Must be physically capable of performing required on-site activities during installation/commissioning support
/ year
Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania, United States
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