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Industrial Controls Field Service Technician

Xylem


Job Location:

Charlotte, NC - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 30 - 30
Posted: 2 September 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.

Xylem is seeking an Industrial Controls Field Service Technician to support customers across the U.S. and Canada through the installation startup commissioning troubleshooting maintenance and service of advanced municipal water treatment systems.

This is a hands-on field service opportunity for a technician with experience in industrial controls PLCs electrical and mechanical systems instrumentation pumps or commissioning. Experience in municipal water and wastewater is highly valued but candidates with strong transferable experience in industrial manufacturing automation controls or electrical environments are encouraged to apply.

You may be a strong fit for this opportunity if you have experience as a:

  • PLC Technician

  • Controls Technician

  • Industrial Controls Technician

  • Commissioning Technician

  • Startup Technician

  • Industrial Controls Field Service Technician

  • Electrical Field Service Technician

  • Industrial Electrician

  • Automation Technician

  • Instrumentation & Controls Technician

  • Pump Technician

  • Pump & Controls Technician

  • Water/Wastewater Controls Technician

  • Field Service Technician

Experience with the following is highly valued:

  • PLC troubleshooting

  • Industrial controls

  • Control panel wiring and diagnostics

  • Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)

  • SCADA systems

  • Startup and commissioning

  • Electrical troubleshooting

  • Pumps and pumping systems

  • Water and wastewater equipment

  • Customer-site field service support

What Your Day Will Look Like as an Industrial Controls Field Service Technician

As an Industrial Controls Field Service Technician youll travel to customer sites to support the installation commissioning troubleshooting repair and preventative maintenance of municipal water treatment equipment and systems.

This role works with a variety of advanced mechanical electrical instrumentation and control systems and requires a strong technical background customer-focused communication and the ability to work independently in the field.

Youll collaborate closely with customers project teams and internal support groups to help deliver safe and successful project outcomes.

A typical work week includes travel on Monday and Friday with field service work performed Tuesday through Thursday at customer locations throughout the U.S. and Canada.

What Were Looking For

  • Experience servicing and troubleshooting electrical mechanical and industrial control systems in industrial manufacturing or municipal environments

  • Experience with PLCs HMIs SCADA systems VFDs control panels and industrial automation

  • Experience with low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment VFDs conduit grounding and three-phase electrical systems

  • Experience with electrical troubleshooting control panel wiring diagnostics and root-cause analysis

  • Familiarity with PLCs HMIs SCADA systems network troubleshooting and control systems

  • Ability to read and interpret Process & Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs) electrical drawings wiring diagrams and system layouts

  • Experience with instrumentation such as flow meters pressure transmitters level transmitters and temperature sensors

  • Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills

  • Ability to perform equipment startup commissioning functional testing and preventative maintenance

  • Experience with pumps pumping systems instrumentation or water/wastewater equipment is highly valued

  • Comfortable conducting customer training sessions and communicating technical information clearly

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple customer locations and priorities

  • Commitment to safety and adherence to Environmental Safety & Health (ESH) policies

  • Experience with ServiceMax is a plus

  • Valid drivers license and ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport for travel within the U.S. and Canada

Travel & Schedule

  • Greater than 75% travel throughout the U.S. and Canada

  • Typical schedule includes travel on Monday and Friday with onsite field work TuesdayThursday

  • Work environments may include offices manufacturing facilities construction sites and municipal water or wastewater treatment plants

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work around operating industrial equipment as needed

Benefits for Industrial Controls Field Service Technicians

  • Four (4) weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)

  • Health Dental and Vision insurance

  • Retirement and investment savings programs

  • Career growth and professional development opportunities

  • Company wellness recognition and employee discount programs

  • Paid volunteer opportunities through Xylem Watermark

At Xylem our Total Rewards Program goes beyond compensation by supporting your career development well-being and long-term success.

If you enjoy solving technical challenges working directly with customers traveling to customer sites and making an impact through advanced industrial controls and water technology we encourage you to apply.

Compensation

Starting Pay: From $30/hour

Opportunities for higher pay may be available based on experience skills and location.

Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.

At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation


Required Experience:

IC


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