Field Service Engineer — LV/MV Switchgear & PLC (Travel)

JDC Power & Electric; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JDC Power Systems, LLC is seeking a Field Service Technician (FSR3 level) to restore and maintain reliability on transformers, LV/MV switchgear, and PLC-controlled systems at customer sites across the US. You will perform diagnostics, isolate faults, guide commissioning, and be the on-site face for customers.

Travel is required with overnight stays; you’ll use test equipment like multimeters, support SCADA/PLC platforms, and coordinate with peers to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years as a field service professional in power systems, electrical equipment, or industrial controls.
• Hands-on troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, transformers, and circuit breakers.
• Clear, empathetic communicator who can translate technical issues for customers.

Responsibilities

• Restore and maintain reliability for transformers, circuit breakers, LV/MV switchgear, and PLC-controlled systems.
• Perform diagnostics, isolate faults, and implement solutions to keep operations running.
• Guide commissioning/startup efforts and verify systems meet customer specifications.
• Record service actions, test outcomes, and system insights to inform continuous improvement.
• Utilize remote diagnostic tools whenever possible to reduce downtime.
• Partner with peers to align schedules, share expertise, and deliver seamless support.
• Champion safety by following company procedures, OSHA rules, and industry best practices; complete required safety training and keep certifications active.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Analytical thinking

Customer communication

Prioritization

PLCs/SCADA/relays

OSHA 10

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

SCADA

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Multimeters

Breaker test sets

Job description

JDC Power Systems, LLC is seeking a Field Service Technician (FSR3 level) to restore and maintain reliability on transformers, LV/MV switchgear, and PLC-controlled systems at customer sites across the US. You will perform diagnostics, isolate faults, guide commissioning, and be the on-site face for customers.

Travel is required with overnight stays; you’ll use test equipment like multimeters, support SCADA/PLC platforms, and coordinate with peers to ensure safety and quality.