75-100% Travel
Compensation: $44 - $52/hr
Required Skills & Experience
• 8+ years working in manufacturing, data centers, or field service environments—specifically involving the commissioning of low and medium voltage electrical switchgear • Extensive experience with switchgear systems and electrical control systems • Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical wiring diagrams • Proven ability to work independently in the field with minimal supervision, while also contributing effectively as part of a team. • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate across departments and with clients. • Willingness and flexibility to travel up to 75-100%, including evenings and weekends as project demands require • Associate’s degree in a technical field or equivalent hands-on experience
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Prior military experience, especially in electrical or mechanical roles • Certifications in electrical safety, commissioning, or controls
Job Description
As a Field Service Technician, you’ll support complex power and control systems, focusing on low and medium voltage switchgear for both proprietary and third-party products. After completing four weeks of training on specialized equipment and commissioning processes, you’ll travel frequently—up to 75–100%—to customer sites, typically more than 100 miles away for up to two weeks at a time, with all travel expenses covered. Your work will involve installing and modifying electrical and mechanical components such as panelboard interiors, circuit breakers, bus bars, switchgear doors, subpanels, control components, and wiring. You’ll perform basic testing and commissioning of switchboards and control panels, troubleshoot electrical circuits and networking equipment, and coordinate with contractors, clients, and technical teams to resolve field issues. Additional responsibilities include preventive maintenance, field installations, system upgrades, and providing technical product support to ensure reliable performance and customer satisfaction.
Internal Notes:
• Switchgear is like the control center for electricity. It includes things like circuit breakers, switches, and fuses that help manage and protect electrical systems.
Low Voltage (LV) Switchgear
• Handles electricity up to 1,000 volts (1 kV)
• Found in homes, offices, and small businesses
• Easier to install and maintain
⚙️ Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear
• Works with electricity between 1 kV and 36 kV
• Used in factories, hospitals, and power stations •
More powerful and complex than low voltage systems
• Data centers primary market for this role
• Switchgear decommissioning refers to the safe removal, disconnection, and disposal of electrical switchgear equipment that is no longer needed or has reached the end of its life.
Key Activities Involved:
Power Isolation: Disconnecting the switchgear from live electrical sources
• Dismantling: Carefully taking apart components like circuit breakers, busbars, and control panels
• Rigging & Lifting: Using specialized equipment to move heavy gear safely
• Environmental Handling: Safely disposing of hazardous materials like SF₆ gas (used in some switchgear) Asset Recovery: Selling or recycling usable parts to recover value