Traveling Maintenance Technician

Published: 6/14/2022

Real Estate

Job Description

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled, adaptable, and autonomous International Traveling Maintenance Technician to join our global team. In this role, you will be responsible for the installation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of advanced mechanical, electrical, and industrial systems at various facility sites both domestically and internationally.

This position requires extensive travel—including long-term stays abroad—and requires a professional who can operate efficiently with minimal supervision while navigating diverse regulatory and cross-cultural environments.

Duties & Responsibilities

Global Field Support: Travel extensively to client sites, manufacturing plants, or remote facilities worldwide to perform critical maintenance, emergency repairs, and equipment overhauls.
System Diagnostics: Utilize advanced diagnostic tools, multimeters, and maintenance management software to troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
Compliance & Safety: Ensure all performed maintenance strictly adheres to local facility guidelines as well as host-country and international safety standards.
Reporting & Collaboration: Document all service repairs and parts configurations accurately. Coordinate seamlessly with localized on-site teams and international project managers to minimize operational downtime.

Qualifications & Requirements

Travel Flexibility: Must be willing and able to travel up to 75%–100% of the time, including frequent international deployments.
Documentation: Must possess a valid, unexpired U.S. Passport (or equivalent allowing global transit) and have the ability to obtain necessary international work visas.
Technical Expertise: Minimum of 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience. Strong background in mechanical systems and electrical troubleshooting is required.
Certifications: Technical degree or certified completions in HVAC, PLC programming, or specialized industrial electrical/mechanical disciplines are highly preferred.
Soft Skills: Exceptional cross-cultural communication skills, high adaptability, and strong independent problem-solving capabilities under pressure.

Benefits & Compensation

Competitive hourly wage/salary with overtime opportunities.
Comprehensive travel package including per diem, international health coverage, and company-paid lodging/transit.
Paid time off (PTO) and holiday benefits.
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance.

\nCompany Description

ABOUT OUR COMPANY: Premier works hard for both our customers and our candidates. We begin our work with our candidates by explaining the whole process honestly and getting information about your skills, experience, and strengths. Premier is known for finding the right fit for both customers and candidates. We do our best to match companies with candidates who will thrive and succeed in the placement.