Assistant Engineer - Field Service

Vertiv; Ballari District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Bengaluru, India, is seeking an Assistant Engineer - Field Service to install, commission, maintain and repair UPS systems ensuring continuous power for critical equipment.

The role includes onsite maintenance, fault diagnostics, remote support, customer training, and precise documentation while collaborating with teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with 3-4 years’ UPS services experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-diagnostics skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission UPS systems and related equipment (transfer switches, PDU).
• Perform onsite maintenance, diagnose faults, and replace components (capacitors, batteries).
• Conduct remote support and plan upgrades; document work and parts used.
• Provide customer training on UPS operation and best practices.
• Maintain accurate service reports and site documentation.
• Adhere to safety regulations when working with electrical systems.
• Manage project timelines and coordinate with teams and subcontractors.
• Assess customer sites to determine UPS requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Troubleshooting/fault-diagnostics

Education

Electrical or Electronics Engineering (Diploma/Degree)

Tools

Automatic Transfer Switch

PDU

UPS hardware components

SKRU

Job description

Job Description

Assistant Engineer - Field Service

Bengaluru, India

UPS System Maintenance Engineer:

A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) engineer installs, maintains, and repairs UPS systems to ensure continuous power for critical equipment. This role often involves troubleshooting technical issues, performing preventative maintenance, and providing customer support. They also conduct site surveys, design systems, and manage project timelines.

Responsibilities and Measurement Criteria with Time investment Needed on Each:

(This will describe the overall core responsibilities of the role, decision providing responsibilities etc.)

• Installation and Commissioning: Installing and setting up new UPS systems, including associated equipment like transfer switches and power distribution units.
• Onsite Maintenance and Repair: Performing routine maintenance, diagnosing and repairing faults, and replacing components like capacitors & batteries. Configure, and maintain UPS systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications and industry best practices. Conduct routine maintenance for AC / DC Power Systems Hardware and testing of UPS systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Performing routine maintenance of Li-ion / Nicad / Sealed Lead Battery Maintenance. Drafting of service reports following Breakdown / maintenance visits.
• Onsite Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving technical issues with UPS systems, often using diagnostic tools and software. Maintain accurate records of work performed and parts used in accordance with company policies and procedures. Remote support / corrective attendance on short notice to priority sites during critical system failures / doomsday scenarios. Development of upgrade plans to suit client needs. System modifications / upgrades.
• Customer Support: Providing technical support to clients, answering questions, and training them on the proper use of UPS systems. Work with clients to identify their power requirements and recommend appropriate UPS solutions.
• Documentation: This role also has a customer facing element to it, so good email communications and literacy/report writing skills are a must. Maintaining accurate records of maintenance, repairs, and site visits. Able to read and provide Single Line Diagram.
• Safety: Adhering to safety regulations and procedures when working with electrical equipment.
• Project Management: Managing project timelines and ensuring successful completion of installation and maintenance tasks. Collaborate with other team members and subcontractors to complete projects on time and within budget.
• Site Assessments: Evaluating customer sites to determine the appropriate UPS system requirements.

Qualifications

Required/ Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualification in diploma / degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering with at 3-4 years’ experience in UPS services & Computer related discipline

Additional / Preferred Qualifications

• Expert Knowledge in UPS systems in a data center or similar environment
• Experience in 3 phases UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supplies)
• A strong understanding of electrical and electronic systems, including power distribution, automatic Transfer Switch, PDU, SKRU and related components
• Strong, demonstrable troubleshooting/fault-diagnostics skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for interacting with clients and team members
• A commitment to providing excellent customer service and support
• Familiarity with Energy Management / Automation Systems
• Knowledge and understanding in reading Electrical One Line Schematics
• Be efficiently organized and able to prioritize multiple tasks

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES:

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture
• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

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