What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Field Service position at Cogent, Inc?
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Cogent is seeking an enthusiastic and dependable Field Service Controls Technician to join our dedicated team in Riverside, Missouri. If you're driven by the chance to directly impact organizational success and excited to share in the growth of an Employee-Owned Company, look no further!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Independently and collaboratively service and maintain electrical controls equipment commonly utilized in the water and wastewater industry.
- Perform installation, startup, and calibration of process instrumentation including flow meters, pressure transmitters, level, temperature, and analytical instrumentation.
- Execute startup, troubleshooting, retrofits, and repairs of pump control systems, including basic across-the-line control systems to soft starters, and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and specialty pump controllers.
- Conduct electrical wiring, conduit installations, and control panel setups, including complete service entrance equipment.
- Assist in planning, installing, repairing, and troubleshooting new or modified electrical systems.
- Act as an Emergency Field Service Responder, available to travel and work outside normal business hours as required.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
- High School diploma or GED is required; a degree from a Technical or Vocational School in Mechanics or Electronics is highly preferred.
- Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical control systems and willingness to work overtime on short notice.
- Strong communication and organizational skills with a proactive, customer-focused attitude.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and adapting quickly to changing priorities.
- Basic proficiency with computer applications including Gmail, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
- Physical capability to lift and maneuver heavy objects, parts, equipment, and materials.
- Ability to work effectively under minimal supervision.
Why Join Cogent?
Cogent is a dynamic, employee-owned company dedicated to innovative fluid processing solutions. With close to 400 employee-owners, we serve the Industrial, Municipal, Commercial Building Trades, and Oil & Gas markets through our partner companies.
We believe our people are the difference-makers. As an Employee-Owned Company, you'll directly benefit from your contributions and share in our collective success.
Benefits & Perks:
- Employee Ownership Stock (ESOP) – Share directly in the company's success.
- Competitive Compensation and Profit-Sharing Plan (bonuses).
- Robust 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with generous matching.
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance coverage.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Holiday Schedule and 8 hours paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to your community!
- Continued Professional Training and Career Development Opportunities.
At Cogent, your career growth and job satisfaction are integral to our shared success. Bring your skills, attitude, and passion for exceptional service, and join us in building prosperous communities and creating impactful solutions.
Apply Today! Join the Cogent family and discover why our employees choose to make this their career destination.
Experience
Required- 2 year(s): Proven experience in the electrical or controls field
Education
Required- High School or better in General Studies
- Technical/other training or better in Electronics Technology
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Driver's License
Skills
Required- Interpersonal Skills
- Basic Pump Concept
- Electrical Wiring for Control Panels
- Multitasking
- Time Management Skills
- Troubleshooting Electrical Systems
- Stress Tolerance
- Retrofit & Repair Control Systems
- Organizational Skills
- Manually Lift Heavy Objects
- Data Gathering and Analysis
- Decision Making
- Effective Written Communication
- Effective Verbal Communication
- Dependability
- Control Panel
- Calibration of Process Instrumentation
- Adaptability
- Safety
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
Behaviors
Required- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Required- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
