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archived Nov 11, 2026At IEM, we’re not just building innovative electrical distribution systems, we’re shaping the future. IEM is dedicated to delivering world-class solutions for complex power needs. After 75 years, we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, grow, and make a lasting impact on industries that power the world’s most dynamic markets.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The purpose of the Field Service Manager role is to lead and manage the day-to-day field service operations for the C&I/SPD or Enterprise division within the associated U.S. region. This position is responsible for directing field execution activities, supporting successful commissioning and related service work on customer sites. The Field Service Manager oversees Field Service Leads, directs field execution efforts, and ensures all service assignments are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company standards and customer expectations. As a key operational leader, this position balances resource planning, technical support, employee development and oversight, customer collaboration, and continuous process improvement to support both field team and customer.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position directly supervises Field Service Leads and may provide indirect oversight to field technicians and engineers through the lead structure. The Field Service Manager carries out management responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, onboarding, mentoring, training, coaching, performance management, and completion of performance evaluations for assigned leads. This role also works in close partnership with Field Service leadership, administrators, operations, commercial teams, and other cross-functional internal departments to support effective field execution, workforce development, and the achievement of broader business objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manage field service operations for the assigned division within the U.S. region, with accountability for execution quality, daily project staffing coordination , customer support, and job closeout. Oversee scheduling and deployment of field service teams to supporting commissioning and related project work at customer sites. Ensure successful completion, documentation, and closeout of commissioning and field service assignments in accordance with customer requirements, internal standards, and project timelines. Coordinate with Field Service leadership and associated internal team members to address staffing gaps, shifting priorities, escalation needs, and operational challenges that could impact successful execution. Work with clients and internal teams to address urgent or emergency service needs; coordinate dispatch of field resources when necessary and appropriate. Collaborate with Field Service Leads and administrative support staff to ensure service paperwork, reports, timesheets, expense items, and other required documentation are submitted timely and jobs are closed out efficiently and accurately. Provide product and field service expertise to support technicians, engineers, internal staff, customers, and sales teams with technical questions, issue resolution, and service-related guidance. Identify project risks, resource constraints, operational inefficiencies, and execution issues that may adversely affect service success, and escalate concerns appropriately. Monitor workforce utilization and report to management when resources are insufficient, not effectively utilized, or when customer requests exceed reasonable operational capacity. Incorporate feedback from internal departments, field personnel, customers, and leadership to improve service delivery, communication, scheduling, reporting, and cross-functional coordination. Promote and reinforce culture of accountability, responsiveness, professionalism, quality, and safety across the field service team. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, quality standard, performance expectations, and safety requirements. Travel to IEM manufacturing locations, field service offices, and customer sites, as required, to support employees, business needs, and leadership coordination. Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or management to support evolving needs of the business. Perform other duties as assigned by management.