Electrical Power Quality Technician

Sonepar USA Inc; Charlotte (NC); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional and personal development

Opportunity to become a shareholder

Disability coverage (short/long-term)

Life insurance for dependents

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is hiring for a field service role focusing on electrical testing, power quality analysis, and infrared surveys. The position supports energy reduction initiatives and requires travel to customer sites across the region.

You will work with sales, operations and suppliers, documenting findings and delivering detailed reports while maintaining equipment and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical testing, preventive maintenance, industrial service work, or facility inspections.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, distribution equipment, and safety practices.
• Familiarity with power quality analyzers, infrared cameras, or ultrasonic leak detection tools (training provided if needed).
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to interpret field data.
• Excellent communication and customerservice skills.
• Ability to work independently in industrial and commercial environments.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power quality studies using monitoring equipment to diagnose voltage irregularities, harmonics, load issues, and equipment performance problems.
• Perform infrared (IR) thermal scans of electrical equipment to identify hot spots, loose connections, and failure risks.
• Carry out air leak detection surveys in industrial and commercial facilities to support energy-reduction initiatives.
• Document findings, prepare detailed service reports, and communicate results to customers and internal teams.
• Work closely with sales, operations, and supplier partners to support corrective actions and follow-up recommendations.
• Maintain service equipment, ensure calibration accuracy, and follow all safety protocols and facility requirements.
• Travel to customer locations across the region as needed and maintain job scheduling.

Skills

Electrical testing

Preventive maintenance

Industrial service

Facility inspections

Strong diagnostic skills

Customer service

Independence

Tools

Power quality analyzers

Infrared cameras

Ultrasonic leak detection tools

Job description

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is hiring for a field service role focusing on electrical testing, power quality analysis, and infrared surveys. The position supports energy reduction initiatives and requires travel to customer sites across the region.

You will work with sales, operations and suppliers, documenting findings and delivering detailed reports while maintaining equipment and safety standards.