Service Representative - Variable Speed Drives

Schneider Electric; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tool of Trade Vehicle

Bonus

Flexible leave options

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Service Representative to specialise in Variable Speed Drives, supporting a diverse customer portfolio across Australia. The role focuses on hands-on maintenance, installation, commissioning, and fault diagnosis across LV and MV drives, with field work and site travel as required.

You will join a knowledge-driven team, receive ongoing training, and enjoy a company culture that values HS&E, professional growth, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• A Grade (Unrestricted) Electrical License required.
• Experience in a Field Service or Maintenance role preferred.
• Knowledge of LV and/or MV Drives installation/commissioning advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, repair, installation, testing and commissioning of LV/MV variable speed drives.
• Maintenance and repair of LV/MV switchgear.
• Support warranty inspections and rectification.
• Workshop testing of LV/MV equipment and repair of components.
• Field repair of failed components and travel to customer sites as required.
• Prepare technical reports and ensure tools are calibrated and available.

Skills

Electrical license

Field service

LV/MV drives knowledge

Autonomy

HS&E awareness

Job description

Service Representative - Variable Speed Drives

• Join our growing Services team, global organisation and market leader
• Rare niche career opportunity as a national drives technical specialist
• Flexible location - rewarding salary + bonus + vehicle + benefits

What Can You Expect? "We're Wired Differently"!

At Schneider Electric, we know Service Representatives are wired differently. You get up early, travel far, and tackle the toughest problems on the fly. You thrive on independence, problem-solving, and making a real impact – every single day. That's why we challenge you, support you, and celebrate you. Because Impact starts with you.

Autonomy to work your way You’re trusted to get the job done. Independence is part of the job, but support is always a call away as you enjoy the support of our wider team of trained specialists.Be the problem solver Our Services Representatives enjoy a technical challenge, they love delivering something tangible and completing work to a high quality. You'll get to work independently and make decisions on your own.

Part of a knowledge community You’ll receive continuous training and be part of a team that collaborates and shares expertise in real time.

Room to grow, places to go Career pathways that extend across Schneider Electric, offering long-term stability, professional development, and growth.

Rewards that help you rechargeCompetitive salary packages, Tool of Trade Vehicle, Bonus and flexible leave options to help you balance your work and home life.

The Team

Our Services team provides 24/7 servicing for: hospitals, utilities, data centers and just about everything in-between. Our team is growing and we are currently seeking experienced Service Representative – Variable Speed Drives where you will play a specialist hands‑on role to perform a variety of tasks in support of a diverse range of expanding Customer assets.

With a focus on a variety of niche assets and related technologies, you will enjoy a rewarding new career opportunity as you support an expanding Customer portfolio across growing markets that are calling for our expertise. Minimising downtime and maximising reliability, you will enjoy high-quality training, the support of your team, engaged management as well as ongoing development that supports your career ambitions as we harness technology to make an Impact.

This exciting new career opportunity will see you:

• Maintenance, repair, installation, testing and commissioning of LV/MV variable speed drives
• Maintenance and repair of LV/MV switchgear
• Support requests for warranty inspections and rectification
• Workshop testing of LV/MV equipment
• Workshop repair of failed or damaged components
• Field repair of failed or damaged components
• Investigate, inspect, test and report on RMAs
• Write and ensure timely technical reports on serviced equipment
• Ensure equipment and tools are functional, calibrated and available for services delivery
• Identify new opportunities to expand service offerings and related Customer solutions
• Travel as required, to support customer site requirements

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• A Grade (Unrestricted) Electrical License and current Drivers License
• Previous experience in a similar Field Service or Maintenance position
• Depth of knowledge and experience installing and Commissioning LV and/or MV Drives
• Proven ability to collaborate with various teams and work autonomously when required
• Well-developed interpersonal skills and a natural problem-solver / trouble-shooter
• Demonstrated commitment to all things HS&E and confident in identifying risks

All applicants must have working rights in Australia at the time of application and will be required to provide documented evidence if selected for Interview.

Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to Schneider Electric and no fee will be payable.

Other Benefits

We offer all our employees a chance to build your career within our global organisation. With our game changing ‘Career Hub’ you have the opportunity to; work on global projects, explore future roles or establish a mentorship to grow your skills. The opportunities are at your fingertips.

You will be joining a truly global organisation that includes;

• 100's of Electricians, Apprentices and other technical professionals across Australia
• Electricians that work across LV, MV and HV and in multiple specialisations
• Best-In-Class continuous technical training and innovation
• Long-Term Career Pathways – locally and world-wide
• 2300+ Employees in Australia and a Global Network of 6000+ Electrical peers
• Flex@Work - a proactive, supportive and inclusive approach to flexible work options
• FREE access to Coursera- online University to support your ongoing development
• Fitness Passport- focus on your health and wellbeing
• Share programwith the option to participate and receive discounts and contributions
• Annual Leave purchasingoptions to ensure you have flexibility in your downtime
• Discountsat major vendors such as; Clipsal, JB-HiFi and Hoyts just to name a few through our employee rewards schemes
• Ongoing training and development on an expanding portfolio of Schneider products
• Join theWorld's Most Sustainable Companyand known as a market leader
• Be part of an organisation that lives it's Values through Care and Inclusion

Support Your Community.

We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

At Schneider Electric, we aspire to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

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