Electrical Battery Field Technician - UPS / ATS / Generators / Switchgear / Transformers

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Battery Field Technician to support field operations on UPS, ATS, generators, and switchgear for mission-critical power systems in data centers and facilities.

You will coordinate on-site activities, review electrical plans, develop schedules, and supervise testing, commissioning, and maintenance of critical power equipment while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of project management, electrical systems, and equipment testing procedures.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in fast-paced environments.
• Effective communication, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Conduct site visits, review electrical plans, and assist in estimate development.
• Supervise equipment installation, startup, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Perform commissioning, testing, maintenance on critical power systems: UPSs, ATSs, PDUs, generators, batteries, transformers, switchgear and related.
• Ensure safety and compliance during all onsite activities.
• Support administrative and logistical functions, including documentation and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Electrical systems

Equipment testing

Safety compliance

Documentation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Electrical Battery Field Technician - UPS / ATS / Generators / Switchgear / Transformers

Electrical Battery Field Technician - UPS / ATS / Generators / Switchgear / Transformers

URGENT NEE D!

The Electrical Battery Field Technician supports all phases of project life cycles with a focus on onsite coordination, equipment testing, and project scheduling. Working cross-functionally with Service, Project Management, Accounting, Logistics, and Estimating teams, this role ensures successful execution of field operations and high-quality installations in compliance with industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules and coordinate with subcontractors.
• Conduct site visits, review electrical plans, and assist in estimate development.
• Supervise equipment installation, startup, and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Perform commissioning, testing, maintenance on critical power systems: UPSs, ATSs, PDUs, generators, batteries, transformers,switchgear and related.
• Ensure safety and compliance during all onsite activities.
• Support administrative and logistical functions, including documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required; 3+ years of related electrical experience.

• Commissioning, testing, maintenance on critical power systems: UPSs, ATSs, PDUs, generators, batteries, transformers,switchgear and related.

Strong understanding of project management, electrical systems, and equipment testing procedures.

Valid driver's license with the ability to travel.

Must pass background and driving record checks.

Strong judgment, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and adapt in fast-paced environments.

Effective communication, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.

Technically adept and committed to ongoing learning.

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