Overview:
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.
The general role of the Field Technician is to provide a varied skill set for the installation, testing, servicing, repairing and maintenance of electrical and controls hardware, fiber optic cable, fire suppression systems, and other services as applicable for mining surface and underground facilities as well as for the commercial and industrial industries.
This position will require a flexible schedule that may include extended hours, weekends, holidays and evenings.
The Field Technician will report directly to the Project Manager and will work primarily out of the Evansville location.
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
Advancement through defined employee career paths
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
Financial Wellness program with tools and courses to aid employees with financial goals
Scholarship opportunities for dependent children
Responsibilities:
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
Prepare associated paperwork and forms for customer service and project activities in a timely manner as required
Communicate with Project Managers and Project Engineers for daily duties
Follow proper safety and incident reporting procedures
Ensure proper communication to the Project Manager on all pertinent issues
Listen and respond immediately with an appropriate amount of concern to customer and employee issues.
Analyze, solve and correct customer issues
Other Duties
This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this position.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications:
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
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.
ADA Statement
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.