Critical Power Field Technician

Blue Signal Search; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary plus overtime

Company truck and tools provided

Robust benefits package including 401(k) match

Promote-from-within career paths

Job summary

A leading executive search firm seeks a candidate in Shreveport, LA, to manage the deployment and maintenance of critical power infrastructure. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety standards, mentoring junior technicians, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in power-related systems and strong leadership skills. This position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a clear path to advancement in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in critical electrical or power-related systems.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior technicians.
• Valid driver's license and clean MVR.
• Ability to obtain DOT medical card and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee deployment and upkeep of power infrastructure in high-availability environments.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and NFPA 70E standards.
• Perform quality audits before customer turnover.
• Conduct acceptance testing, infrared inspections, load banking, and quality audits.
• Troubleshoot and restore equipment during maintenance windows; coordinate hot cuts.
• Train Levels 1-3 technicians and promote safety and craftsmanship.
• Manage documentation: time sheets, change orders, JIMs, inventory via mobile apps.
• Drive service truck and maintain DOT and CDL compliance for travel.

Skills

Leadership of multi-site or multi-crew projects

Proficiency with UPS platforms

Working knowledge of AC/DC fundamentals

Ability to mentor junior technicians

Comfort traveling for work

Tools

Eaton/Powerware

Liebert

APC

Infrared inspection tools

Job description

Work Style & Territory:

On-site in Shreveport, LA with regional travel across LA, TX, OK, and AR (as needed)

Our confidential client is a national leader in facility power resilience, trusted by data centers, telecom carriers, manufacturers, and more to keep their operations online 24 / 7. As business demand surges, they are expanding a high-impact field team in the Gulf South. You’ll take full responsibility for sophisticated data center and power-resiliency initiatives from start to finish, act as the primary in-field representative for the company, and guide developing technicians—while hands-on with advanced uninterruptible power systems, energy storage, and generation solutions.

What You Will Do

• Oversee the deployment, startup, and ongoing upkeep of power infrastructure—including DC systems, UPS units, battery banks, rectifiers, and backup generators—supporting high-availability, mission-critical environments.
• Execute live-power work safely and chair daily tailgate safety meetings; ensure strict OSHA and NFPA 70E compliance.
• Interpret one-lines, wiring diagrams, and MOPs to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• Perform acceptance testing, infrared inspections, load banking, Midtronics / Fluke reporting, and quality audits before customer turnover.
• Troubleshoot and restore equipment during maintenance windows, coordinating planned “hot” cutovers with customer stakeholders.
• Train and coach Levels 1-3 technicians, fostering a culture of safety, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.
• Manage documentation—time sheets, change orders, JIMs, and inventory—via mobile field applications.
• Drive a company-provided service truck and maintain DOT and CDL compliance for interstate travel.

What You Bring

• At least 5 years of exposure to critical electrical or power-related systems within complex technical environments, with participation in a range of operational and support functions.
• Demonstrated leadership of multi-site or multi-crew projects; proven ability to mentor junior techs.
• Proficiency with UPS platforms (Eaton/Powerware, Liebert, APC, etc.), battery chemistry, and generator integration.
• Working knowledge of AC / DC fundamentals, IEEE standards, and best-in-class safety practices.
• Valid driver’s license, clean MVR, and ability to obtain / maintain DOT medical card.
• Comfort traveling when needed and working evening / weekend maintenance windows when required.

Why You’ll Love It

• Competitive base salary plus overtime.
• Company truck, fuel card, per-diem, tools, and credit card provided from day one.
• Robust benefits package—medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, life & disability, PTO, and paid holidays—from your first day.
• Clear path to Senior Technical Specialist or Field Supervisor roles in a promote-from-within culture.
• Join a values-driven team known for accountability, consistency, and technician tenure.

About Blue Signal:

Blue Signal is an award-winning, executive search firm specializing in various specialties. Our recruiters have a proven track record of placing top-tier talent across industry verticals, with deep expertise in numerous professional services. Learn more at bit.ly/46Gs4yS