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Bechtel
Field Technician
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What they do
An Industrial Automation Technician repairs and maintains the computer-controlled systems and robotic devices used within industrial and commercial facilities to reduce human intervention and maximize efficiency. Their duties require knowledge of electronics, mechanics and computers.
$71,016 / year median in Ohio
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Requisition ID:
297586Relocation Authorized:
National- Accompanied
Telework Type:
Full-Time Office/Project
Work Location:
New Albany, OH Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.Project Overview:
Bechtel is building a semiconductor manufacturing plant in New Albany, Ohio. We are partnering with the North America Building Trades Unions and suppliers to create several thousand new jobs and work with local education organizations to implement new training programs that will support the future talent pipeline. Bechtel Manufacturing & Technology, Inc. offers engineering, procurement, and construction services for customers in the semiconductor manufacturing, electric vehicle, and data center markets. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, the M&T global business unit also includes colleagues working in Arizona, Ohio, Texas, India, and additional project locations around the world.Job Summary:
The Field Technician supports the day-to-day operation, setup, and maintenance of Construction Automation systems on an assigned construction project. This role provides hands-on support for digital tools, workflows, and field-related technology used by construction, project controls, ES&H, commissioning, and other project teams. The Field Technician focuses on system setup, user support, troubleshooting, and maintaining reliable Construction Automation operations in an active construction environment. #LI-SM2Major Responsibilities:
- Support the day-to-day operation and maintenance of Construction Automation systems and tools in the field.
- Assist with system setup, configuration, and basic administration, including reports, user access, and security roles.
- Support deployment and setup of Construction Automation applications on mobile devices such as tablets, phones, and push-to-talk devices.
- Support the processing, quality checks, and publishing of visualization data collected from drones, mobile devices, and other site data capture sources.
- Monitor system usage and data quality and address routine issues impacting daily operations.
- Perform basic troubleshooting of software, device, and connectivity issues and escalate complex issues to the rest of the team.
- Provide day-to-day user support, including onboarding, basic training, and issue resolution for project teams and contractors.
- Work directly with field personnel to resolve issues and ensure effective use of Construction Automation tools.
- Follow approved Construction Automation standards, configurations, and procedures.
- Document common issues, resolutions, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 2-5 years of relevant experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience
- 3+ years of experience supporting construction technology, digital systems, or site-based IT/automation environments.
- Hands-on experience with construction or field technology platforms, including document management systems, reporting tools, mobile applications, or similar systems.
- Comfortable working in an active construction or industrial site environment.
- Basic understanding of construction functions, disciplines, and workflows across capital projects.
- Ability to troubleshoot routine system, application, and device issues in a field environment.
- Ability to work effectively with field personnel, supervisors, and contractors.
- Ability to communicate technical issues in clear, practical terms to end users.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience supporting drone-based data capture and processing workflows (e.g., Propeller, DroneDeploy).FAA Part 107 certification or willingness to obtain to support site drone operations.
- Hands-on experience with low-code platforms (e.g., Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate) supporting field or operational use cases.
- Familiarity with construction/project platforms such as TEAMWorks, SetRoute, Smart Completions, Procore, or similar systems.
- Experience supporting mobile devices, field connectivity, and jobsite technology (tablets, phones, push-to-talk, wireless networks).
- Experience managing user access, security roles, and basic configuration in construction or enterprise applications.
- Experience supporting reporting, data validation, or basic analytics tied to construction workflows.
- Prior experience on construction or industrial project sites (semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, or similar).