Critical Systems Technician IV, Switchgear

CPG Beyond; Kincora (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K

Paid Time Off

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Referral Program

EAP

Job summary

CPG Beyond, Inc. is seeking a Critical Systems Technician IV, Switchgear in Northern Virginia to lead startup, commissioning, repairs and preventive maintenance of mission-critical electrical gear.

The role requires strong knowledge of UPS, switchgear, and power systems, with the ability to read diagrams, train staff, and coordinate field work with sales, project managers and customers.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in electronics, electrical theory, or similar discipline.
• 7+ years of field repair / customer service experience with UPS, switchgear, PLCs, batteries, monitoring equipment or equivalent.
• NETA/NICET Level 2 or 3 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review technical specifications with sales team and project managers to identify field operations scope of project as defined in bid packages.
• Interface with sales team to ensure proper specification compliance.
• Review Submittal Packages and factory specifications to meet facility requirements.
• Coordinate site testing and equipment handover with field and factory teams.
• Respond to service calls as required and travel up to 75%.

Skills

Read schematics

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in electronics or electrical theory

Military training acceptable equivalent

7+ years field repair/customer service in UPS/switchgear/electronics

NETA/NICET Level 2 or 3 preferred

Tools

MS Project

Word

Excel

Testing per NETA/NICET

Job description

Careers in End-to-End
Data Center Services

The People

Through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, we’ve assembled some of the most experienced leadership in the industry to guide our teams of highly-capable technicians, partners and subcontractors. With the right practical knowledge, training and clearances, our people have the skills and expertise to take on any job and work within any environment.

The Work

From new builds and whitespace fit-outs to professional and technical services, CPG offers a diverse range of career opportunities across our lines of business. Matching the pace of our customers and the industry at large, we’re one of the fastest-growing data center service providers in the country.

The Impact

For over 20 years, CPG has been at the vanguard of the data center industry’s transformation, empowering organizations to store and deliver an unprecedented volume of data and applications to increasingly dispersed end-users. Today, CPG’s expertise extends far beyond simple construction or any one line of service – driven by the employees that make us a true partner to Fortune 500 companies, enterprise cloud providers and colocation data centers.

The
Benefits

Competitive compensation with generous health and wellness options, retirement and paid time off

Growth opportunities across our lines of business

On-the-job training and professional development

Position:Critical Systems Technician IV, Switchgear

Location: 21000 Ashburn Crossing Drive

Suite 100

Ashburn, VA

Job Id:1519

# of Openings:1

TITLE: CRITICAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN IV, SWITCHGEAR

LOCATION: Northern Virginia

POSITION SUMMARY: The Critical Systems Technician IV, Switchgear duties and obligations include, but are not limited to start-up, commissioning, repairs, preventive maintenance, ongoing troubleshooting, and servicing state of the art mission critical electrical equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Review technical specifications with sales team and project managers to identify field operations scope of project as defined in CPG bid packages.
• Interface with sales team to ensure proper specification compliance.
• Review of Submittal Packages
• Factory Support:Review equipment specifications to ensure systems meet facility requirements.
• Attending factory witness testing as required.
• Follow-up with Factory Project Managers to ensure punch list items identified during factory witness test are resolved before shipment.
• Ensure factory punch list items identified as field repairable are completed when the equipment arrives on-site.
• Interface with engineering, quality, and product support as required.
• Conduct a formal and comprehensive discussion of the elements and scope of work and change order policy/process.
• Ensure regular scheduled meetings are held between the field PM, Sales, and the customer.
• Advise Field Service Management of project staffing requirements.
• Interface with contractors, vendors, and customers, acting as a site single point of contact.
• Provide job specific technical support.
• Work with Field Management and Scheduling to ensure site staffing/scheduling meets job requirements.
• Coordinate all site testing, 3rd party labor, and test equipment as required.
• Interface with the factory to resolve any site related technical issues.
• Project
• Identify manpower/labor requirements based on work specification.
• Develop overall project schedule and monitor ongoing potential impacts.
• Identify and report potential margin impacts.
• Identify and report on work requested outside of the original scope ensuring change orders are generated.
• Provide regular status reports to the responsible CPG Project Manager and Director, Service Operations.
• Final Turnover:
• Direct feedback to the responsible CPG Project Manager for problem resolution.
• Obtain the customer’s final acceptance at job completion by project specification.
• Other Functions
• Coordinate specialized commissioning/testing of systems.
• Conduct specific familiarization training for customers and field engineers.
• Provide technical support to regional personnel in management direction.
• Respond to service calls as required.
• Ability to travel up to 75% of time
• Perform preventive maintenance services (PM) on contracted gear and other components.
• Coordinate communications to field and factory as to lessons learned during projects.
• Other duties as assigned by Field Service Manager and Regional Service Director

QUALIFICATIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• High school or equivalent preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in electronics, electrical theory, or similar discipline requires highly desirable or equivalent work experience. Military training is an acceptable equivalent to a formal degree.
• 7+ years of field repair / customer service experience with ups, electrical, electro-mechanical or electronics related equipment or equivalent military equipment experience required. Three to five years of mission critical specific product experience required. Knowledge of Critical Power Systems.
• Experience with critical power equipment, including UPS, switchgear, PLCs, batteries, monitoring equipment, generators, etc.
• Ability to read and understand one-line diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
• Organizational Skills:
• Ability to train, influence and motivate team members.
• Experience writing JHAs, MOPS, technical reports and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Outstanding Customer relations skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Maintain valid state vehicle operator's license.

Computer Skills:

• Technical Writing skills, including use of Word, Excel, MS Project.
• Technical and troubleshooting skills.
• Testing experience per NETA and NICET.

Certificates and Licenses:

• NETA/NICET Level 2 or 3 preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Ability to supervise multiple employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move objects 10-50 pounds; Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance; Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust and focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move objects 10-50 pounds; Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance; Specific vision abilities required for this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits to Joining Our Team

CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• 401K Plan
• Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Learn more about CPG by checking out our website here

CPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state and local laws.

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