Field Service Tech: Switchgear Installations & Travel

Powell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Travel up to 85%

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Powell is seeking an Associate Field Service Technician to install, maintain, and test Powell switchgear across the US and Canada. You will handle safety compliance, site documentation, and travel extensively to service multiple regions, including Gulf, West, and East coasts.

You will work with a team, support projects, and perform performance testing using insulation and hi-pot methods while adhering to safety and quality standards. Training and full office support are provided.

Qualifications

• Two or more years as a shop and/or field electrical/breaker technician.
• Familiarity with ANSI/IEEE C37 standards for breakers and switchgear.
• Basic knowledge of device function numbers and ampacities in switchgear applications.
• Demonstrated ability to write clear test reports and project summaries.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Powell’s safety and quality standards.
• Complete site documentation (time sheets, service/repair orders, materials used).
• Communicate work schedules to Field Operations Scheduler and District Service Manager.
• Travel up to 85% of the year with flexible work hours and some weekend support.
• Support manufacturing with in-house fabrication and oversee small crews on installation projects.
• Perform switchgear and PCR installations, DC/AC switchgear work, and testing (megger, hi-pot, torque, functional).

Skills

Field service experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Power switchgear knowledge

ANSI/IEEE C37 familiarity

Safety procedures

Documentation

Tools

Test equipment

Measuring instruments

DMM/megger

Job description

Powell is seeking an Associate Field Service Technician to install, maintain, and test Powell switchgear across the US and Canada. You will handle safety compliance, site documentation, and travel extensively to service multiple regions, including Gulf, West, and East coasts.

You will work with a team, support projects, and perform performance testing using insulation and hi-pot methods while adhering to safety and quality standards. Training and full office support are provided.