Field Specialist III

Resident Electrical Field Service Engineer (Motor & VFD’s) 

Lead Critical Electrical Reliability in a High‑Impact Industrial Environment

Are you an expert in electric motors and VFD systems? Do you thrive in hands‑on field environments where your technical decisions directly protect plant uptime and operational safety?

Join Our Electrical Field Service Team Supporting a Major Industrial Facility in Corpus Christi

We are strengthening our on‑site electrical support capabilities for a key continuous‑process plant, and we’re looking for a senior‑level Electrical Field Service Engineer ready to take ownership of motor and VFD reliability. In this resident rotational role, you will serve as the primary technical authority for ABB motors and drive systems, supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, outage planning, and day‑to‑day operational needs.

This is an opportunity to apply deep electrical expertise in a stable, predictable rotation — without the constant travel typical of field service. You’ll work with industry‑leading OEM platforms, partner closely with plant engineering teams, and play a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable operations.

Job Title: Senior Resident Electrical Field Service Engineer (Motor & VFD’s) – Night Shift 

Rotation: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off 

Location:  

On assignment: Corpus Christi, TX (plant site) 

Off rotation: Live anywhere in the U.S. 

Housing and meals provided during on-site rotation 

Work Schedule & Rotation 

14 days on / 14 days off  

During on-site rotation: 

Night shift  

Monday–Saturday: 12-hour shifts 

Sunday: 8-hour shift 

No work required during off rotation unless agreed in advance 

Partner with the best:

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer to support a critical industrial plant in Corpus Christi on a 2-weeks-on / 2-weeks-off rotational schedule. This role is focused on commissioning, troubleshooting, and supporting electric motors and VFD systems, with primary emphasis on ABB electrical motors. 

This position is ideal for an electrical FSE who enjoys hands-on technical work, values schedule predictability, and wants strong earning potential without continuous travel or permanent relocation. 

As a Senior Resident Electrical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting maintenance planning, pre-Outage, Outage and post-Outage planning activities with plant operators for ABB electric motors and VFDs 
• Assisting plant operator with regular reviews of maintenance activities associated with ABB motors at the plant.  
• Troubleshooting electrical, controls, and drive system issues in an operating plant environment 
• Interfacing with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering teams 
• Performing diagnostics using OEM software tools and field instrumentation 
• Interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation 
• Documenting activities, findings, and corrective actions 
• Serving as the on-site electrical technical expert during assigned rotations 
• Supporting continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives as needed 
• Providing assessment of Parts storage and maintenance and making necessary storage recommendations  
• Performing on-site inspection/review of parts (new, used or refurbished) for completeness, damage and corrective action  

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have experience with other major OEMs (e.g., Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, Schneider, Danfoss) 
• OEM, EPC, or owner/operator plant experience 
• Have exposure to Siemens PLCs or industrial controls 
• Have prior resident or rotational field service experience 
• Have experience supporting continuous-process industries (power, refining, chemical, LNG, manufacturing) 
• Have commission, start up, and support ABB and Siemens electric motors and VFDs 
• Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and drive system issues in an operating plant environment 
• Have to support planned outages, startups, and reliability events 
• Have to interface with plant operations, maintenance, and engineering teams 
• Have to Perform diagnostics using OEM software tools and field instrumentation 
• Have to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and OEM documentation 
• Have to document commissioning activities, findings, and corrective actions 
• Have to serve as the on-