Medium Voltage Field Service Technician - Switchgear / Transformers / Protective Relays / Power Distribution
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Medium Voltage Field Service Technician – Switchgear / Transformers / Protective Relays / Power Distribution
URGENT NEED!
We are seeking a Medium Voltage Field Service Technician to support the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium voltage electrical distribution equipment. This position plays a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of critical electrical infrastructure across utility, industrial, commercial, and mission-critical facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform field testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of medium voltage electrical equipment.
- Service and inspect switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, motor control equipment, and power distribution systems.
- Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance activities on electrical infrastructure.
- Perform acceptance testing, relay testing, insulation resistance testing, and power system diagnostics.
- Interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, protection and control drawings, and equipment documentation.
- Support equipment energization, outage planning, and startup activities.
- Coordinate with customers, project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure successful project execution.
- Prepare service reports, test documentation, and commissioning records.
- Maintain compliance with all company, client, OSHA, and NFPA safety requirements.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- 3+ years of experience working with medium voltage electrical equipment.
- Experience commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, substations, power distribution systems, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems, ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches), and standby generators.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and protection diagrams.
- Understanding of electrical safety practices including LOTO and NFPA 70E.
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer sites.
- Ability to pass background and driving record checks.
Preferred Experience
- Medium voltage switchgear (5kV–35kV)
- Power transformers
- Protective relays (SEL, ABB, GE, Schweitzer, etc.)
- Circuit breakers and reclosers
- Substation equipment
- Electrical acceptance testing
- Relay commissioning and troubleshooting
- UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems
- Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
- Generator installation, commissioning, startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Utility, industrial, renewable energy, data center, healthcare, mission-critical, or critical infrastructure environments
Skills & Expectations
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities.
- Experience supporting critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, ATS equipment, standby generators, switchgear, transformers, and protective relays.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently in field environments.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
To apply, send your resume to [email protected]
Patrick DelGaone
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