Electrical Field Tech: Travel & Installations

Powell Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Powell Industries Field Service Technicians ensure safety, quality and performance of Powell equipment across the US and Canada, performing installations, preventive and corrective maintenance with extensive travel.

This role requires 2+ years as a shop or field electrical/breaker technician, familiarity with ANSI/IEEE C37 standards, ability to write clear test reports, and teamwork. NICET Level 1 and OSHA/NFPA70E training are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two or more years as a shop or field electrical/breaker technician.
• Knowledge of ANSI IEEE C37 standards related to breakers and switchgear.
• Knowledge of ANSI IEEE device function numbers; ampacities of electrical conductors in switchgear applications
• Knowledge of electrical creepage clearance requirements.
• Ability to write accurate and complete test reports and explain anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Powell's safety and quality standards.
• Complete site documentation: time sheets, service and repair orders, materials used and reports.
• Communicate work schedules to Field Operations Scheduler and District Service Manager.
• Maintain flexible work hours including overtime and weekends.
• Travel up to 85% of the year.
• Comply with standard operating procedures and safety protocols.
• Coordinate with project management, customers, vendors and labor support.
• Support Manufacturing with installation projects and oversee small crews.
• Switchgear and PCR installations.
• Perform performance testing (insulation, Hi-Pot, torque tests) on Powell equipment.
• Inspect vehicles and calibrated equipment/tools.
• Support services manufacturing group including construction, wiring and testing.
• Travel locally and domestically for PCR/switchgear work and troubleshooting.

Skills

Electrical theory

Switchgear knowledge

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

NICET Level 1 certification

Tools

Megger testing

Hi-Pot testing

Torque testing

Job description

Powell Industries Field Service Technicians ensure safety, quality and performance of Powell equipment across the US and Canada, performing installations, preventive and corrective maintenance with extensive travel.

This role requires 2+ years as a shop or field electrical/breaker technician, familiarity with ANSI/IEEE C37 standards, ability to write clear test reports, and teamwork. NICET Level 1 and OSHA/NFPA70E training are preferred.