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Field Service Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6983306
Date Posted: 8/7/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Nashville, TN

Salary: $85,000 - $100,000

Job Description

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Base Salary: $77K–$100K
  • First-Year Average Total Compensation: $125K+
  • Second Year & Beyond: $200K+ average
  • Benefits Include:
    • Consumer-driven health plan (medical/dental/vision)
    • ADD/STD/LTD & Life insurance
    • FSA for healthcare & dependent care
    • Tuition assistance
    • 401(k) matching – dollar for dollar up to 6%
    • Product/service discounts
    • Work-life balance programs
    • Scholarship programs for children
    • Generous vacation/leave
    • Extensive product training & career development
    • Other perks: Take-home company vehicle, cell phone, laptop, tools, company credit card (for gas/maintenance), uniform allowance


Position Summary:

Seeking a hands-on, service-oriented technician with a desire to grow into a Field Service Engineer (FSE) role. This position involves ATS startups, modifications, and handling warranty/emergency service calls.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Independently perform ATS preventive maintenance, startup, and basic troubleshooting
  • Understand and verify communication protocols (Modbus, TCP/IP) for Russelectric equipment
  • Write Method of Procedures (MOPs) for ATS modifications/startups
  • Provide timely, professional field reports to customers and internal stakeholders
  • Accurately track time and expenses
  • Assist with installation of 480VAC/12.47KVAC systems, ATS, switchgear, circuit breakers, and generator controls
  • Support field startups, warranty repairs, and preventive maintenance contracts
  • Ensure safety compliance on all job sites
  • Remain on-call 24/7 as needed
  • Provide technical support and client communication with strong customer service focus
  • Negotiate scope changes and associated charges
  • Travel requirement: Up to 80%


Basic Qualifications:

  • 3+ years in Field Service Engineering
  • Training in electrical theory/technologies or relevant military experience
  • Experience with power distribution, AC/DC systems, and voltage circuit theory
  • Diesel power generation controls experience (including paralleled systems)
  • Strong electrical background: low voltage to medium voltage systems
  • Schematic and blueprint reading for power/automation systems
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. permanently without sponsorship


Preferred Qualifications:

  • 3–5 years Field Service Engineering experience
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Strong ATS (Automated Transfer Switches) knowledge
  • Familiarity with industry codes/standards
  • Effective in client relations and project management
  • Excellent decision-making and organizational skills
  • Self-motivated with strong customer satisfaction commitment
  • Valid driver’s license in good standing





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Regional HR Manager, Southeast
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6482313
Date Posted: 7/28/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Nashville, TN

Salary: $125,000 - $135,000

Job Description

Travel: Between sites, roughly 25%

Compensation: $125k-$135k Base Salary (target - depends on experience), plus up to 20% bonus.

Benefits: Comprehensive package includes Health, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401(k) with generous company contribution, PTO includes vacation (120 hours), sick leave (52 hours), and 8 holidays, Paid Leave (paid maternity leave for employees who qualify for FMLA, as well as parental leave), and tailor-made career development plans. RLG rewards employees with performance-based salary increases.

Reporting to the CHRO, the Region HR Manager leads HR Operations efforts for key facilities in the Southeast. As a key business partner, this leader will be a driving force behind the entire HR spectrum. This individual will play a vital role in nurturing a culture of growth and collaboration that enables the company's team to consistently deliver exceptional results. This individual will oversee HR Operations across several manufacturing facilities, including Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee.

Responsibilities include:

  • Establish, communicate and enforce HR policies, ensuring legal compliance and adherence to best practices; keep abreast of labor regulations and employment law changes, adjusting policies and procedures as needed.
  • Administer payroll and benefits programs, verifying compliance in accordance with local laws and regulations. Oversees Benefits plan administration of new hires, terminations, life claims, coverages changes and LTD claims.
  • Be a trusted advisor to employees, addressing concerns, conflicts, and providing guidance.
  • Promote a positive work environment and manage employee relations issues in a fair and equitable manner.
  • Collaborate closely with leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives, ensuring that our people strategies drive operational success.
  • Partner with leadership to attract and onboard diverse, high-caliber talent by refining recruitment processes, conducting interviews, and fostering partnerships with educational institutions and industry networks.
  • Drive a culture of performance excellence through robust performance management processes, coaching managers to provide effective feedback and recognition.
  • Advise supervisors regarding appropriate resolution of employee relations issues such as disciplinary actions, terminations, promotions, etc.
  • Administer performance management, working closely with supervisors and managers providing guidance for performance reviews, performance improvement plans, and merit increases.
  • Oversee promotions, transfers, performance reviews and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
  • Facilitate employee training sessions on HR policies and changes.
  • Manage return to work plans for employees returning from leave of absence or injury.
  • Manage safety training, incidents, and compliance; investigate accidents and prepare reports for insurance carrier.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to identify trends, make informed decisions, and optimize HR operations.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Management or a related field is strongly preferred; combination of education and experience will be considered.
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience in a manufacturing, logistics or similar environment.
  • Experience leading a team of HR professionals is strongly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of labor laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to build positive relationships at all levels.
  • Knowledge of operational safety, which ideally includes managing OSHA logs and conducting safety trainings on a regular basis.
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems (preferably ADP Workforce Now) and tools for efficient data management and analysis.
  • Relevant HR certifications a plus!

Company Description:

Our client is a full-service manufacturer of custom label design and printing for a wide range of industries that is focused on manufacturing excellence and has experienced continuous growth.

Why this opportunity?:

Our client continuously expands its capabilities and services through growth and acquisitions. The Regional HR Manager role is an exciting, challenging, high visibility opportunity for an exceptional leader with a passion for performance management who effectively collaborates with and influences operations leaders to drive training, compliance and performance excellence. The successful Regional HR Manager seeks challenges, takes initiative, operates with a sense of urgency, and is an active participant in driving change. You will have a direct, positive impact on the company's success and growth, and your success will lead to opportunities for career advancement as the company continues to grow.




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VP Weapon Systems Sustainment
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 6826435
Date Posted: 7/19/2025 3:07:23 AM
City, State: Nashville, TN

Salary: $150,000 - $175,000

Job Description


Travel: Approximately 35% annually to visit bases, manufacturing locations, attend conferences, etc.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance plan options, FSA, Paid Time Office, Paid Holidays, 401(k) with matching.


Reporting to the CEO, The VP of Weapon Systems Sustainment Leads and manages a team of 7 Military Consultants who support various Contracts supplying the USAF, NAVAIR and US ARMY with weapon systems products and spares.


Responsibilities include:
  • Lead and manage a team of professionals in the Military Consultant function located across the country with a focus on Air Force, Navy Air, Army Aviation, and Army Ground Vehicles.
  • Continuous education on the products and capabilities of each company client manufacturer.
  • Seek market intelligence that impacts manufacturing clients, to include the following actions:
  • Managing strategies and plans to identify key programs, program managers, engineers, material managers, and/or equipment specialists for each assigned weapon system or commodity program annually. Identify key counterparts in local offices of selected prime contractors and original equipment manufacturers (i.e. Boeing, Lockheed Martin, ARINC, etc.).
  • Proactively manage the military consultant group to gather information and feedback related to specific weapons systems and/or parts sold by manufacturers.
  • Proactively manage the military consultant group to set up meetings as necessary and appropriate between client manufacturers and key counterparts the respective program offices at the base locations.
  • Proactively manage the performance of visits to other weapon systems and commodity program office key personnel (as identified in 1a above) at least once annually
  • Identify, set strategy, communicate, and attend where necessary on all Industry Days advertised by the respective installations.
  • Oversee the sources sought notices process issued by the assigned installations to determine potential for new business opportunities for clients. Manage the attendance and reporting of potential business opportunities briefed at Government-sponsored requirements symposia or similar weapon systems conferences hosted by the installations.
  • Establish and maintain contacts with executive leadership and business development points of contact within client organizations.
  • Continuously provide actionable intelligence and information to both company manufacturing clients and internal team to provide insight and understanding of the entire military aftermarket supply chain.
  • Assist and participate with the company leadership team on business reviews, strategic planning, business development and other activities as required to support customer retention.
  • Periodically report on status of all on-going tasks/projects. Manage electronic mail account and maintain communications with company staff and clients. Maintain membership in and regularly attend meetings of Aerospace Industry Associations/Committees or similar local associations.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Experience: The successful person for this role will have excellent communication skills, excellent project management skills, be detail-oriented, work independently effectively, and have an extensive knowledge of major weapon systems managed or supported by the USAF, NAVAIR, and USARMY. You should also possess in-depth experience and knowledge regarding government weapon system program management, sustainment, purchasing, and supply chain management processes and procedures.
  • Leadership: Prior military or Federal civil service experience at the senior manager level is highly desirable.
  • Organizational Ability: Demonstrate skills in dealing with multiple priorities with speed, efficiency and accuracy.
  • Communication: Oral and written. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write clear and concise reports, to formulate business correspondence, and provide subject matter expert inputs to draft process and procedure manuals developed for use within the company and its affiliate companies. Ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries or complaints from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to relate to internal and external customers and all levels of management both internally and externally. Ability to effectively prepare and present information to top management, public groups, and /or board of directors.
  • Reasoning Demands: Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts in order to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
  • Software Proficiency: Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Microsoft® Office applications and ability to learn various software programs specific to position.
  • Physical Demands: Individual is regularly required to sit; use hands, stand, talk and/or hear. Individual frequently is required to walk. Individual is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Ability to gather/analyze data: Experienced in spreadsheet creation and PowerPoint® or related software to enable preparation of detailed marketing and general knowledge-based presentations.
  • All positions at the company are contingent upon a negative drug screen result prior to offer.





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Field Service Engineer
Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 3200872
Date Posted: 7/18/2025 12:00:00 AM
City, State: Knoxville, TN

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

Job Description

Provides professional technical service and support on the installation, inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance of patient monitoring and anesthesia products. Responsible for software upgrades, scheduling onsite visits, documentation, and supporting internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform installation, inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance of assigned products
  • Stay current on technical knowledge and medical electronics developments
  • Collaborate with senior field reps to grow product expertise
  • Provide telephone support to customers, sales, and clinical education staff
  • Maintain professional communication with all internal and external stakeholders
  • Document activities according to administrative and quality policies (including MDR and field corrections)
  • Manage service contracts, identify renewal opportunities, and follow through on new contracts
  • Maintain and organize company equipment, tools, inventory, and vehicle
  • Support Sales and Clinical Education with technical assistance
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule 24/7, including holidays and emergencies
Qualifications:
  • 3–5 years of biomedical or field service engineering experience preferred
  • Willingness and availability to be on-call 24/7, including weekends and holidays
  • Strong communication, documentation, and customer service skills
  • Ability to travel frequently and work independently in the field


Additional Details:

Compensation: $70K–$85K base + company vehicle + company credit card + commission

Benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, FSA/HSA, 401(k) with employer contribution, paid vacation/holidays/personal/sick time, life and AD&D insurance, short/long-term disability, mental health assistance, tuition reimbursement, in-house training and development, employee referral award program, matching gift program, wellness benefits

Travel: Up to 50% overnight travel across WV and parts of NC








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