Field Power Systems Technician LV/MV Switchgear

Edison Smart®; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Edison Smart® is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to join our growing power systems team in Chicago. The role involves field visits to customer sites for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, testing and commissioning of electrical power systems, transformers, breakers and LV/MV switchgear.

You will diagnose faults, run start-ups, document work, and provide technical support while traveling regularly, including overnight stays.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of hands-on field service or electrical maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing electrical equipment.
• Background with transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear or power distribution systems.
• Familiarity with low- and medium-voltage electrical systems.
• Experience using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and ability to work independently at customer sites.
• Willingness to travel regularly, including overnight stays.
• Relevant electrical safety certifications such as NFPA 70E or OSHA 30.

Responsibilities

• Carry out onsite troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs on electrical power systems and equipment.
• Work with transformers, circuit breakers, LV/MV switchgear and associated electrical controls.
• Perform system diagnostics and fault-finding to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Support equipment start-ups, testing and commissioning to ensure systems operate as intended.
• Use electrical test equipment to diagnose faults and verify performance.
• Provide technical support to customers, explaining issues and advising on equipment operation and basic maintenance.
• Complete service reports and accurate records of work carried out.
• Collaborate with other field service engineers and technicians to deliver effective service.

Skills

Field service experience

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Driver's license

Travel willingness

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

NFPA 70E certification

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Multimeters

Breaker test sets

PLCs

SCADA

Protective relays

Job description

Edison Smart® is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to join our growing power systems team in Chicago. The role involves field visits to customer sites for troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, testing and commissioning of electrical power systems, transformers, breakers and LV/MV switchgear.

You will diagnose faults, run start-ups, document work, and provide technical support while traveling regularly, including overnight stays.