Field Service Tech I, Busbar

Vertiv; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Columbus, OH is seeking a Field Technician to assist in start-up, integration, emergency service and troubleshooting of 480VAC bus duct systems. You will build strong rapport with customers and internal teams while maintaining continuous communication with supervisors and management.

The role requires hands-on electrical experience, basic electrical theory knowledge, and a customer-first mindset with strong safety awareness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; ASMET preferred.
• 1+ years of hands-on electrical environment experience.
• Basic training in electrical theory and technologies.
• Basic knowledge with electrical/electronic test equipment.
• Mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving.
• Proficient MS Office; valid driver’s license.
• Excellent safety awareness and customer-first mindset.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of customers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist in start-up commissioning and integration of Vertiv 480VAC bus duct systems.
• Troubleshoot and provide emergency service for electrical systems.
• Maintain rapport with customers and internal teams; report timecards and expenses.
• Evaluate operating conditions and drive first-time fixes.
• Respond to emergency calls and maintain safety compliance.
• Communicate accurately with customers and internal staff.

Skills

Hands-on electrical

Electrical theory basics

Electrical test equipment

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

Valid driver's license

Customer-first mindset

Vision ability

Education

HS Diploma or GED

ASMET

Tools

MS Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

A Field Technician is responsible for assisting in start-up commissioning, integration, emergency service and troubleshooting of Vertiv 480VAC electrical bus duct systems including iMPB, HPB, TOB and metering communications as well as mechanical repairs and modifications. The FT is required to establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate. The FT is also required to maintain continuous communication with CRC, Supervisor, and direct manager.

Position Summary

A Field Technician is responsible for assisting in start-up commissioning, integration, emergency service and troubleshooting of Vertiv 480VAC electrical bus duct systems including iMPB, HPB, TOB and metering communications as well as mechanical repairs and modifications. The FT is required to establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate. The FT is also required to maintain continuous communication with CRC, Supervisor, and direct manager.

Responsibilities

• A Field Technician is responsible for assisting in start-up commissioning, integration, emergency service and troubleshooting of Vertiv 480VAC iMPB, HPB, TOB and communications.


• The Field Technician is required to establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate


• Ability to evaluate the operating conditions of equipment


• Ability to interact comfortably with all levels of internal and external customers


• Must have the ability and self-motivation to manage one's own schedule


• Respond to emergency calls at customer’s request


• Strive to provide all customers a 'first time fix' for their equipment


• Provide accurate and timely communication to internal and external customers


• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and laws.


• Provide accurate and timely reporting of timecards, expense reports, etc


• Drive Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• ASMET


• 1+ years of hands‑on electrical environment


• Basic training in electrical theory and technologies.


• Basic knowledge with electrical/electronic test equipment and fundamentals


• Mechanical aptitude


• Standard computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel


• Valid driver’s license is required


• Foster a Customer-First Mindset


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. - 45 Ibs.)


• Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.)


• Frequent Standing


• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping


• Frequent bending / twisting


• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)


• Frequent driving (car, van, truck)


• Extreme cold (below 32*)


• Extreme heat (above 100*)


• Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)


• Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)


• Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)


• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

Time Travel Required

• 80%

Due to the safety sensitive aspect of the role, candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. In addition, you will also be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check.

About Us

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principles & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPLES

Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• High-Performance Culture


• Customer Focus


• Operational Excellence


• Innovation


• Financial Strength

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it


• Act with urgency


• Foster a customer-first mindset


• Think big and execute
  
• Lead by example


• Drive continuous improvement


• Learn and seek out development


• Promote transparent & open communication

About Vertiv

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers’ vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today’s data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network. Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit Vertiv.com to learn more.

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [e-mail]