- Location
- Evansville, IN, US
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- iCIMS
Description
About Us
Pillar Innovations is an Industrial Solutions and Service Company with 15 years of experience in the Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, Industrial Construction, Aggregate, and Renewables Industries. The Corporate Headquarters are located in Grantsville, MD with several offices throughout the country.Position Overview
We’re looking for a versatile and motivated Field Technician to join our team! This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in dynamic environments, and is eager to work across different industries and job sites. As a Field Technician, you’ll be responsible for the installation, testing, servicing, repair, and maintenance of electrical and controls hardware, fiber optic cabling, fire suppression systems, and other related services. Your work will support both surface and underground mining facilities, as well as commercial and industrial operations.
This position offers the opportunity to build a broad skill set while working on impactful projects. No two days will be the same, and we're looking for someone who can adapt quickly and jump into different types of tasks with confidence. The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and a willingness to learn. Experience in electrical systems, fire suppression, controls, or fiber optics is helpful, but we’re open to training the right person who brings the right attitude.
Flexibility is a must in this role, as project needs may require working extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel to various job sites is also a regular part of the position. In return, you’ll be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth, variety in your day-to-day work, and competitive compensation.
What You'll Do
- Assist with the installation of electrical and controls hardware, fiber optic cable, fire suppression systems, and any other applicable services provided by the Evansville Division
- Become familiar with fiber optic equipment such as splicers, OTDR (optical time domain refractometer), traffic identifiers, light-source power-meter, fiber specific hand tools, etc.
- Learn proper methods and procedures for terminating, splicing, and testing fiber optic cables, installation of electrical conduit and cables, and installation of fire suppression systems.
- Learn Industry Standard procedures for safety, electrical, and fiber optics
- Assist other divisions as/when needed for various services, which could include extensive travel
- Read and interpret blue prints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics and operational product manuals
What You'll Bring
- Technical/mechanical knowledge and abilities. Electrical and fiber optic knowledge is a plus
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications, and schematics
- Must be willing to attend training and remain updated with regard to industry standards and requirements
- Ability to work underground for extended periods of time
- Underground mining experience is a plus but not required
- Able to work a flexible schedule and adjust to changing business needs to include possible work involving emergency call-out, extended hours and some out-of-town and overnight work
Working Conditions
- Walk / use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls / reach with hands and arms / climb ladders and stairs / crawl / kneel
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Perform duties on-site and underground at industrial locations
- Wear safety equipment: as per OSHA/MSHA requirements including but not limited steel toed and/or metatarsal shoes, hard hat, lanyard, fire retardant, protective eye wear, etc.
- Be safety and customer-focused, without exception
How We'll Support You
WE ARE NOW EMPLOYEE OWNED
Employees are beneficial owners through an ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) that works through a qualified retirement plan.
Perks/Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Health/Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short/Long term disability
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid lodging, per diem, and transportation provided for out-of-town work
- Employee focused work environment
- On-the-job mentoring and training
- Internal job postings
- Performance and salary reviews
- Employee feedback program
- Safety-first and drug free work environments
- Bonuses and incentives for working safely
- Company provided tools and basic safety equipment
- PPE allowances with no restrictions on vendors
- Weekly pay with premium pay for Sundays and holidays
- Advancement through defined employee career paths
- Financial tools/programs to help employees reach financial goals, manage money, get out of debt, and save for the future
- Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
This position requires the completion of a thorough background and pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. In accordance with The Company’s Drug and Alcohol policy, employees are required to participate in random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing as requested.
AAP/EEO Statement This Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities without regard to any protected classes under applicable law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
