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Virginia is perhaps the best state for veterans and transitioning service members, based on the veteran unemployment rate and median veteran income. The state has a strong military presence, and is headquarters to the Department of Defense and 22 active military bases.

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Service, technology and agriculture make up Virginia's leading industries. Virginia's relationship with the military allows for veterans to find jobs across all major industries.

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Field Service Technician
Job Ref: # EB-9033757480
Date Posted: 5/9/2025 2:26:12 PM
City, State: Roanoke, VA
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $65,000 - $65,000

Job Description

Position Details:
Title: Field Service Technical Coordinator
Location: Roanoke, VA
Shift: Mon-Fri, 8a-5p
Compensation: 65K depending on qualifications and experience!
Benefits: Health and dental coverage, 401K, paid holidays, generous PTO, and more!
Travel: Very little travel may be required, <10%

Position Description:
Company is looking to add Field Service Technical Coordinator to their growing team in Roanoke, VA!

Responsible for performing job evaluations of ongoing jobs to make sure they are progressing on time and without issues. Assist departmental manager in responding to customer service and warranty issues, scheduling, field service work, ordering job materials, maintain records, complete quotes.

Respond to customer service issues raised by customer.
Provide field instructions and statements of work to field service personnel for service and warranty issues.
Order and ship materials for field and warranty work.
Review the progress of a project and determine if it’s on schedule.
If project is behind schedule, determine resolution to complete on time.
Report back to the Field Service Manager on how projects are progressing and suggest improvements.
Maintain spreadsheets related to field service and warranty jobs.
Maintain individual job records, materials lists, statistical reports, and other reports as necessary.
Review Engineering drawings, control prints, and materials lists for use in field.
Perform other tasks as required by manager to support completion/resolution of all field or warranty work.

Requirements:
• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of five years electrical
• Minimum of five years electrical trouble-shooting
• Minimum of five years basic carpentry
• Ability to operate a computer and associated software to include MS Office programs.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints with multiple projects at the same time, including any of your own.
• Ability to oversee projects, checking for accuracy, efficiency, quality of work and timeliness of progress.
• Ability to work professionally with multiple and varied personality types
• Ability to solve problems in a variety of situations with limited standardization.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present information to customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Field Service Techs verbally or in writing.
• Ability to support Field Service Techs to improve their work and become more efficient while keeping safety the number one priority.



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Field Service Technical Coordinator
Job Ref: # EB-2633411435
Date Posted: 5/9/2025 2:16:46 PM
City, State: Roanoke, VA
Category: Manufacturing
Salary: $20 - $38

Job Description

Position Details:
Title: Field Service Technician I, II, III
Location: Roanoke, VA max region 1 hr away
Shift: 10-hour days based on customer site and business requirements. Must be open to working off-shift hours, and possible 7-day weeks.
Compensation: $20-$38/hr + $59 perdiem depending on qualifications and experience! + OT and company bonus eligible!
Benefits: Health and dental coverage, 401K, paid holidays, generous PTO, and more!
Travel: This is a high-travel Field Service position. Typically spending 2-3 weeks on the road at a time. Company provides per diem, travel card, mileage reimbursement, service truck, laptop, phone, tools, etc.

Position Description:
Field Service Technicians travel to customer sites as a company representative to perform installation and repairs per customer requests and/or warranty on company buildings and structures.
• Interpret engineering drawings, electrical control prints, and schematics.
• Experience/Knowledge in carpentry and electrical preferred.
• Hook up power and controls according to prints/schematics
• Be familiar with framing construction standards.
• Operate all power equipment as required to complete required work (e.g. Battery operated hand tools, power saws, crimping tools, scarifier, and air tools including sprayers)
• Install air conditioning equipment, cable ladder systems, hoods, battery systems, waveguide entries, halo ground systems and other types of grounding systems.
• Hang and/or repair doors and locks as required, to include installing hardware, assembling doors, and/or painting doors.
• Complete framing, sheathing, trim work and floor tile installation, as required.
• Make minor concrete repairs and apply concrete buildings coatings and finishes.
• Other duties as assigned by manager to complete repairs according to customer agreements and/or requirements.

Requirements:
• High school diploma or Equivalent (GED).
• 1-3 years’ experience, Basic carpentry and electrical preferred
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate a high level of activity under a variety of conditions and constraints.
• Knowledge of electrical wiring standards and the National Electric Codes
• Ability to solve problems (trouble shoot issues) in a variety of situations with limited standardization.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present and handle information to customers
• Ability to understand and follow instructions given verbally, written, or in diagram format.



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Field Service Engineer
Job Ref: # EB-7000687916
Date Posted: 4/30/2025 3:13:34 PM
City, State: Richmond, VA
Category: High Tech
Salary: $61,000 - $65,000

Job Description

Position Details:

Title: Field Service Engineer

Locations: Richmond, VA
Shift: Primarily daytime hours Mon.-Fri. with flexibility to handle unscheduled calls in your territory

Compensation: $61K-$65K base salary based on /location experience + paid overtime + car package + bonus incentives + relocation.

Benefits: Company offers a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes medical (HMO or PPO), dental, vision, disability & basic life insurance, 401K, profit sharing, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid vacation, course offerings through Company University, advancement, and much more!

Travel: Up to 30% with most service primarily in the greater metro area-based locations.



Position Description: A successful Field Service Engineer will drive for excellence in customer satisfaction, enjoy troubleshooting, setting up complex systems, and have a passion for learning new technology. You will be a key part of the expanding Field Service team as the company expert at customer sites, ensuring that advanced lighting systems are commissioned properly and serviced post-installation. This role is an integral part of company's customer-focused business model as customers are the foundation of their business. Specific responsibilities include:

Deliver exemplary customer service to company customers in the field.
Become proficient in servicing all company Systems while following field service procedures.
Troubleshoot and repair company commercial system installations.
Coordinate with on-site contractors and facility managers to ensure proper system installation.
Focus on lifecycle product service (troubleshooting, repair, training end-users, and upgrades)
Serve as a technical expert for legacy systems and products.
Stay aligned to company's culture and values – Passionate, Flexible and Adaptable to changing markets, Innovative Thinker, Customer-focused, and Ethical.


Requirements: Experience: 3-5 years in electro-mechanical or related field.

Non-Technical:
2 or 4-year college degree, technical school degree, or related military experience.
Strong customer service skills.
Highly organized and accustomed to a fast-paced work schedule
Valid driver’s license with ability to pass background checks and drug screens as required.
Technical:
Experience with troubleshooting electrical systems.
Computer networking experience desired.




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Field Service Technician
Job Ref: # EB-1308794638
Date Posted: 3/19/2025 1:48:27 PM
City, State: Northern, VA
Category: Energy
Salary: $34 - $44

Job Description

Position Details:

Title: Field Service Technician
Location: Northern, VA
Shift: Day shift
Compensation: $34-$44 per hour+ OT
Benefits: Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, PTO, 401K)
Travel: 75%-80% (Regional, Surrounding States, Conducting Training in Richmond VA)


Position Description:

Performs Service tasks, identifies technical problems and makes analysis through remote or on-site activity in any Service categories (installation and commissioning, maintenance, repairs, engineering and consulting, advanced services, extensions, upgrades and retrofits, end of life services, replacements, etc.).
Contributes to customer satisfaction by executing Service work according to customer order and expectation. Creates and maintains a good relationship with customers and understands their needs. Identifies new sales opportunities and communicates them internally.
Coordinates, prepares and ensures that all materials, parts and equipment are available and at the appropriate quality for Service activities.
Prepares all documents and reports to be signed by the customer representative. Reports work done in a timely manner and follows up when needed.
Proactively identifies potential equipment failures and requests proactive corrective actions. Troubleshoots equipment failure and makes recommendations to avoid repeating the problem in the future.
Proactively identifies suggestions for product and quality improvement and communicates them further in the organization. Provides recommendations to management to improve operations and customer service.
Applies safety rules and safe practices as well as environmental responsibilities. Reports unsafe practices and incidents.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent military experience or Associates Degree with 2 or more years’ experience in servicing critical power equipment
Will consider High School Diploma/GED and 10 or more years’ experience.
Advanced level ability to interact and communicate (written and verbal) information to varying levels within the organization.
Advanced level of ability to use Microsoft Office products.
Moderate ability to self-Project Manage using MS Project or Excel.
Advanced ability to write test plans and reports detailing test results.
Military Preferred



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Operations Manager
Job Ref: # EB-1395454530
Date Posted: 3/5/2025 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Hampton, VA
Category: Aerospace
Salary: $115,000 - $115,000

Job Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for an Operations Manager position with the leading provider of calibration and software services for test and measurement instruments used in technology organizations.


Position Details:

Title: Operations Manager
Location: Hampton VA
Shift: 1st shift
Compensation: $115k + Bonus structure
Benefits: Employer paid medical, dental, vision, disability. Life insurance, retirement plan, employee funded pre-tax health and tuition reimbursement. PTO-Sick-Holiday leave
Travel: Travel may be required to other domestic and possibly international locations.


Position Description:

Manage day-to-day operations of a commercial calibration and repair laboratory, to meet and exceed customer requirements and company objectives. Responsibilities include technical operations, customer service, shipping & receiving, quality representatives, and drivers. This includes direct interaction with customers, corporate personnel, and sales personnel. Act independently to determine methods and procedures for new assignments and may guide the activities of other employees. Use ability as a skilled specialist to contribute to development of concepts and techniques, and to complete tasks in creative and effective ways. Work on assignments that are extremely complex in nature where independent action and a high degree of initiative are required in resolving problems and developing recommendations. Operations Managers have supervisors as direct reports, in addition to other non-exempt employees.



Responsibilities:

Serve as a leader and set an example of embodying the principles of Company's Mission in Service.
Manage laboratory operations to budgeted financial objectives with Profit and Loss(P&L) responsibilities.
Manage and control key variable expense accounts, technical and administrative staff.
Maintain appropriate levels of accreditation and scope as defined by management; enhancement and expansion of the laboratory scope of accreditation (UKAS, KEMA, ISO/IEC 17025 Quality System).
Instill operational process efficiencies to reduce costs and provide technical support for sales and operational efforts.
Manage service performance of the laboratory to corporate objectives and assist technical staff in the analysis and resolution of complex problems commonly found in TMDE.
Manage the laboratory assets to maximize the utilization and leverage of assets. Ascertain lab capabilities and increase where relevant.
Support the Regional Director/VP in key initiatives and projects.
Recommendation for asset acquisition with appropriate justification


Requirements:

Experience managing a technical service group at a company in a relevant or comparable industry.
At least 10 years’ experience in the Calibration and Repair industry with formal experience in Physical Dimensional, RF/Microwave and general test equipment calibration. A formal PMEL or equivalent technical training is highly desirable.
At least 4 years’ experience as a section lead or supervisor.
At least 2 years of lab budget management.
Knowledge of MS Office applications.
Ability to manage and motivate employees.


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Orion Talent Military Hiring Conference- Norfolk, VA – April 6-7, 2025
Job Ref: # EB-1845038295
Date Posted: 2/24/2025 12:22:45 PM
City, State: Norfolk, VA
Category: Services
Salary: $50,000 - $100,000

Job Description

Orion Talent Military Hiring Conference - Norfolk, VA – October 19-20, 2025

If you’re a current or recently transitioning veteran with a strong technical background with experience in electronic, electrical, and/or mechanical systems, this event will provide you with a unique opportunity to interview with national companies in a variety of technical industries such as medical, power generation, manufacturing, semiconductor, telecommunications, and automation/robotics.

This event is open to active-duty military members seeking Skillbridge internships!

About the Hiring Conference:
The Hiring Conference provides you the opportunity to interview with different companies from a variety of different industries including (but not limited to) energy, oil & gas, medical, semiconductor, telecommunications, automation/robotics, and manufacturing.

A Hiring Conference is the best opportunity to interview with several companies committed to the hiring process in just a few days. This event is not a Job Fair. Attendance is by invitation only, and you will have private interviews with Hiring Managers that are pre-arranged based on your background and preferences, allowing you to research the company and industry beforehand.

At a Hiring Conference, interviews are pre-coordinated. Hiring Conferences are two day events to ensure the selected candidates are successful in the interview process. We offer a full day of interview preparation, briefings on the interviewing companies and positions (often times presented by the hiring managers themselves), and opportunities for you to network with other job seekers as well as the client companies.

Some of the positions available are:
Maintenance Supervisors
Maintenance Planners
Maintenance Technicians
Plant Operations Technicians
Installation Technicians (Worldwide travel)
Instrument Technicians
Field Service Engineers
Test Technicians

Event Agenda:
Interview Preparation Seminar – Advice about the interview process, basic interviewing techniques, sample interview questions, and an open group discussion about interviewing.
Company Briefing Seminar - Information about the interviewing companies, managers, positions, and salaries.
Company Presentations – 30-minute informative presentation given by each company about the position for which they will be conducting interviews.
Networking Reception – You are provided with the opportunity to meet the interviewers and learn their personality/style in a relaxed informal setting. Orion Talent will provide appetizers and drinks.
Formal Job Interviews – Formal interviews based on the company’s interest as well as your background, experience, and geographical preference.


To confirm or get more information: Contact Jay Koranda, Vice President of Recruiting - jkoranda@oriontalent.com


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Orion Talent Military Hiring Conference- Norfolk, VA – April 6-7, 2025
Job Ref: # EB-1315226811
Date Posted: 2/24/2025 12:19:54 PM
City, State: Norfolk, VA
Category: Services
Salary: $50,000 - $100,000

Job Description

Orion Talent Military Hiring Conference - Norfolk, VA – August 17-18, 2025

If you’re a current or recently transitioning veteran with a strong technical background with experience in electronic, electrical, and/or mechanical systems, this event will provide you with a unique opportunity to interview with national companies in a variety of technical industries such as medical, power generation, manufacturing, semiconductor, telecommunications, and automation/robotics.

This event is open to active-duty military members seeking Skillbridge internships!

About the Hiring Conference:
The Hiring Conference provides you the opportunity to interview with different companies from a variety of different industries including (but not limited to) energy, oil & gas, medical, semiconductor, telecommunications, automation/robotics, and manufacturing.

A Hiring Conference is the best opportunity to interview with several companies committed to the hiring process in just a few days. This event is not a Job Fair. Attendance is by invitation only, and you will have private interviews with Hiring Managers that are pre-arranged based on your background and preferences, allowing you to research the company and industry beforehand.

At a Hiring Conference, interviews are pre-coordinated. Hiring Conferences are two day events to ensure the selected candidates are successful in the interview process. We offer a full day of interview preparation, briefings on the interviewing companies and positions (often times presented by the hiring managers themselves), and opportunities for you to network with other job seekers as well as the client companies.

Some of the positions available are:
Maintenance Supervisors
Maintenance Planners
Maintenance Technicians
Plant Operations Technicians
Installation Technicians (Worldwide travel)
Instrument Technicians
Field Service Engineers
Test Technicians

Event Agenda:
Interview Preparation Seminar – Advice about the interview process, basic interviewing techniques, sample interview questions, and an open group discussion about interviewing.
Company Briefing Seminar - Information about the interviewing companies, managers, positions, and salaries.
Company Presentations – 30-minute informative presentation given by each company about the position for which they will be conducting interviews.
Networking Reception – You are provided with the opportunity to meet the interviewers and learn their personality/style in a relaxed informal setting. Orion Talent will provide appetizers and drinks.
Formal Job Interviews – Formal interviews based on the company’s interest as well as your background, experience, and geographical preference.


To confirm or get more information: Contact Jay Koranda, Vice President of Recruiting - jkoranda@oriontalent.com


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Authorized Inspector (Trainee)
Job Ref: # EB-1331423873
Date Posted: 1/14/2025 11:36:25 AM
City, State: Richmond, VA
Category: Insurance
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000

Job Description

Position Details:

Title: Authorized Inspector (Trainee)
Location: Richmond, VA
Shift: Mon-Fri, Normal working hours. Occasional evening and weekend work.
Compensation: $70K to $75K (depending on exp and location) + $2500 pay increase after training completion + company car. OT available.
Benefits: Robust benefit package, Med/Den/Vis, 401K, ISP, TA and more!
Travel: Required – occasional overnights, depending on territory


Position Description: Responsibilities include:

Train for 12-14 weeks for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)/National Board training/certification commissions.
120 hours of on-the-job training with another Inspector to complete training process.
Perform new construction, repair, alteration and jurisdiction inspections of boilers and pressure vessels as required by the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code (ASME Code) Sections III, and National Board Code including referenced construction codes and standards of our clients.


Requirements:

High school diploma and equivalent (Military) work experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
3-5 years of boiler and/or high-pressure steam & water system maintenance/operation experience
4+ years of mechanical experience with Boilers and Pressure Vessels in a power plant-Nuke or conventional
MM/BT, or an SRO and/or a Steam PPWO/EOOW 3+ years
Navy Nuke EM or ET with a minimum of 3yrs qualified SRO experience
Quality Assurance inspections of mechanical equipment, water, and steam systems
Boiler and/or steam system maintenance and operation
Inspections on mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and air conditioning systems
NBIC Boiler Inspector Qualification a plus
Insurance inspection service experience involving risk-based inspections and analysis
Computer skills: Microsoft Office and web-based applications, Lotus Notes
Clean driving record and must be able to pass a background check.


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Mechanical Engineer
Job Ref: # EB-6763826185
Date Posted: 10/14/2024 8:00:00 AM
City, State: Lynchburg, VA
Category: Industrial
Salary: $35 - $45

Job Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for a Mechanical Engineer position with a leading provider of turnkey material handling systems and facility upgrades.

Position Details
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Compensation: $30-$45/hr(+)
Shift: In office, 1st Shift M-F. Voluntary Weekends.
Travel: No mandatory travel. Can volunteer for travel to job sites to review projects.
Benefits: Comprehensive Corporate Benefits Package

Position Description
As a Mechanical Engineer, you will design, develop, and improve existing designs and work on new designs for conveyor systems for clients. You will assist the Senior Design Engineer in preparing calculations for machine design, creating technical drawings for manufacturing and developing designs for the products to meet defined customer requirements/ specifications. You will provide support to the other departments during the fabrication, welding and assembly of the designs.

Position Requirements
• 2 or 4 year degree in mechanical engineering. Strong background in mechanical engineering will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Inventor.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Multitasking skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities.


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