Field Service Technician

Engtal; Crest Hill (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Engtal is seeking a skilled field service electrical professional to install, commission, test, maintain, and repair power distribution equipment and substations across customer sites. The role requires leading technicians, working safely to standards, and spending the majority of time in the field with some in-house engineering responsibilities.

You will service breakers, transformers, cables, relays, ATS, MCCs, and troubleshoot complex control circuits while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing power distribution and substation equipment.
• 5+ years of general power service engineering experience.
• Ability to work independently and direct a team of technicians.
• Willingness to obtain NETA technician certification.
• Must meet physical requirements and pass drug/background screening if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, test, maintain and repair low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment and substations.
• Service circuit breakers, transformers, cables, protective relays, automatic transfer switches and motor control centers.
• Troubleshoot power distribution and transmission control circuits.
• Lead technicians through electrical testing and maintenance assignments.
• Follow ANSI/IEEE/NETA standards, manufacturer requirements and customer procedures.
• Maintain safe working practices across all assignments.
• Spend at least 75% of time in field service; perform in-house engineering tasks as needed.

Skills

Field service leadership

Electrical troubleshooting

Safety training

Physical fitness requirements

NETA certification willingness

Job description

ResponsibilitiesInstall, commission, test, maintain, and repair low- and medium-voltage power distribution equipment and substations.Service circuit breakers, transformers, cables, protective relays, automatic transfer switches, and motor control centers.Troubleshoot power distribution and transmission control circuits.Lead technicians through electrical testing and maintenance assignments.Follow ANSI/IEEE/NETA standards, manufacturer requirements, and customer procedures.Maintain safe working practices across all assignments.Spend at least 75% of the role performing field service, with additional in-house engineering responsibilities.Qualifications5+ years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing power distribution and substation equipment.5+ years of general power service engineering experience.Ability to work independently and direct a team of technicians.Willingness to obtain NETA technician certification.Strong electrical troubleshooting skills and extensive safety training.Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.Ability to meet physical job requirements, including climbing, crawling, and wearing required PPE.Ability to complete a fit-for-duty physical, pre-employment drug screening, and background check.