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First Point Group; Texas; A distancia; USD 80.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

First Point Group is seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to support commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support for MV/LV switchgear across project sites throughout the United States. The role is remote with extensive travel to customer sites and coordination with installation crews and EPC contractors.

The ideal candidate has hands-on MV/LV experience, NEC knowledge, and the ability to read electrical drawings.

Formación

• Hands-on experience commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting MV/LV switchgear systems.
• Strong knowledge of circuit breakers, protective relays, bus systems, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Solid understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience guiding field installation and providing technical coaching to crews.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the United States.

Responsabilidades

• Perform field commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of MV/LV switchgear systems.
• Conduct insulation resistance testing, control circuit verification, relay testing, and system commissioning.
• Diagnose equipment failures and provide corrective actions.
• Provide onsite technical guidance for switchgear installation, cable termination, grounding, and related electrical work.
• Inspect installations and identify deficiencies or non-conformities.
• Recommend and verify corrective actions prior to energization.

Conocimientos

Field service experience

Electrical safety

Read schematics

Travel readiness

NEC knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Remote (U.S.) | Extensive Travel Required

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to support the commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and technical support of medium- and low-voltage switchgear systems at project sites across the United States.

This is a project-based field position with no fixed office location. The successful candidate will travel to customer and project sites as required and work closely with installation crews, contractors, and end users to ensure the safe and successful energization and operation of electrical distribution equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field commissioning, pre-energization inspections, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of MV/LV switchgear systems.
• Conduct insulation resistance testing, control circuit verification, relay testing, breaker functional testing, and system commissioning activities.
• Diagnose equipment failures and provide corrective actions to restore system performance.
• Provide onsite technical guidance for switchgear installation, equipment positioning, cable termination, grounding, and related electrical work.
• Inspect completed installations and identify deficiencies or non-conformities.
• Recommend and verify corrective actions prior to equipment energization.

Documentation

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings.
• Complete testing records, commissioning reports, maintenance documentation, and project closeout reports.
• Maintain accurate field service records and documentation.

Safety Compliance

• Follow all applicable electrical safety procedures and industry best practices.
• Execute Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and Arc Flash safety requirements.
• Ensure compliance with NEC standards, site safety requirements, and customer safety policies.

Customer Support

• Work closely with project managers, EPC contractors, site engineers, and end customers.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting assistance, and field feedback regarding equipment performance.
• Represent the company professionally at customer and construction sites.

Travel

• Travel extensively throughout the United States based on project requirements.
• Support multiple project locations and maintain flexibility to respond to field service schedules.

Qualifications

Required

• Valid Texas Journeyman Electrician License or Master Electrician License in good standing.
• Hands-on experience commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting medium- and low-voltage switchgear systems.
• Strong knowledge of circuit breakers, protective relays, bus systems, and electrical distribution equipment.
• Solid understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience providing field installation guidance and technical coaching to construction crews.
• Knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Arc Flash protection, and electrical safety practices.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the United States.