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Description: The Field Service Engineer supports critical power facilities by performing startups, testing, troubleshooting, modifications, repairs, preventive maintenance, warranty service, and emergency response on automatic transfer switches and related power-control equipment. This is a hands-on, customer-facing field service role supporting mission-critical environments such as data centers, airports, telecommunications facilities, healthcare facilities, and other critical infrastructure. The successful candidate will have experience with electrical power systems, low- through medium-voltage switchgear, automatic transfer switches, and electrical schematics and blueprints. This position requires extensive regional travel, 24/7 on-call availability, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work independently while providing a high level of customer service.
Must-Have: Skills, Experience, and Education:
  • High School Diploma or GEDMinimum 3 years of relevant field service engineering experience
  • Experience with electrical power systems
  • Experience with low-voltage through medium-voltage switchgear
  • Experience supporting critical power facilities such as data centers, airports, healthcare facilities, telecommunications facilities, or similar environments
  • Experience testing automatic transfer switches (ATS)
  • Experience performing automatic transfer switch startups, troubleshooting, modifications, or repairs
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints
  • Experience with power-control and automation systems
  • Strong electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skillsExperience providing technical support during standard and non-standard field startups
  • Experience performing remedial repairs and preventive maintenance
  • Experience supporting warranty and emergency service calls
  • Familiarity with applicable electrical codes and industry standards
  • Strong customer-facing technical service skillsAbility to communicate effectively with customers regarding technical issues and project requirements
  • Ability to complete projects on time and within budget guidelines
  • Strong project-management, organization, and decision-making skillsAbility to work independently and be self-directed
  • Strong commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Ability to comply with safety policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable laws
  • Valid driver's license in good standing
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% regionally
  • Ability to maintain 24/7 on-call availability
  • Authorization to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
  • Nice-to-Have Skills:5+ years of field service experience within the power distribution or protection industry
  • Associate degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
  • Advanced automatic transfer switch experience
  • Power distribution experienceElectrical protection systems experience
  • Switchgear startup and commissioning experience
  • Critical power systems experience
  • Data center electrical infrastructure experienceDC and AC electrical systems knowledge
  • Voltage circuit theory knowledge
  • Power-control system troubleshooting experienceElectrical automation experience
  • Preventive maintenance contract experience
  • Strong practical electrical troubleshooting skillsExperience expanding project scope or identifying additional customer service requirements
  • Strong customer service, time-management, and follow-up skills

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