Field Service Technician II

Field Service Technician II

Location: Peapack, NJ

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay Range: $35–$42 per hour, depending on experience

About Komline

Komline designs and manufactures equipment and systems that help customers solve complex water, wastewater, and industrial processing challenges. Through engineering expertise, innovative technology, and customer collaboration, we deliver solutions that improve operational performance and support environmental sustainability.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Technician II to perform equipment startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair at customer sites. Based out of Peapack, NJ, this role supports water and wastewater treatment applications, including filtration, sludge dewatering, biosolids processing, and related equipment.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical and electrical background, experience working with industrial process equipment, and the ability to independently perform field service activities in a customer-facing environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform commissioning tasks such as mechanical and electrical checks, equipment verification, and proper installation ready for operation
• Perform mechanical and electrical installation inspections, equipment startups, commissioning, troubleshooting, and performance testing at customer facilities
• Verify proper equipment installation, including mechanical components, electrical connections, instrumentation, and control systems, before startup
• Collect and document initial operating data, evaluate equipment performance, and make adjustments to optimize system operation
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and operational issues involving industrial equipment, motors, drives, instrumentation, and control systems
• Support the testing and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and related automation components
• Coordinate equipment startup and commissioning activities with customers, contractors, outside vendors, and internal project teams
• Review equipment specifications, operating procedures, and performance requirements to verify compliance with project expectations
• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and minimize downtime
• Interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation to support installation and troubleshooting activities
• Conduct equipment inspections, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions to ensure safe and reliable operation
• Prepare detailed field service reports, startup documentation, performance records, and punch lists to communicate project progress and outstanding items
• Provide technical guidance and basic operational training to customer personnel regarding equipment operation and routine maintenance
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers, Engineering, customers, and other Field Service Technicians regarding technical issues, project status, and recommended solutions
• Follow company and customer safety procedures, including applicable lockout/tagout requirements and site-specific safety protocols

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, trade school, or military training
• 5+ years of field service experience
• Possess knowledge of process equipment control panels, motor starters, AC/DC drives, and instrumentation
• Minimum of 3 years' experience with programmable controllers and operator interface terminals
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals
• Experience working with mechanical drawings, electrical drawings, and operation and maintenance manuals
• Proficient in the use of computers and Microsoft Suite
• Travel up to 70% to customer sites
• Available to train 3-6 months at our facility in Peapack, New Jersey

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience servicing wastewater treatment, filtration, separation, or other industrial process equipment
• Experience with industrial equipment commissioning and performance optimization
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting and industrial instrumentation
• Experience coordinating contractors, vendors, or other technical personnel during equipment installations and startups

Equal Opportunity Statement

Komline is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.