Field Service Technician

Eaton; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Service Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring power reliability for critical applications. This position offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring daily travel to customer sites in the Houston area. You will leverage your expertise in Power Systems and Electronics to provide top-notch service, perform emergency repairs, and deliver preventative maintenance. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll collaborate with a team of professionals dedicated to meeting the energy management needs of clients. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow your career in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Health and Welfare Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with Power Systems and Electronics required.
• Must have a valid State Driver's license and be authorized to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site emergency repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Provide technical support and serve as a technical advisor.

Skills

Power Systems

Battery Technologies

Electronics

Schematic Reading

Troubleshooting

Test and Repair Techniques

Circuit Theory

Oscilloscope Usage

Safety Compliance

PC Proficiency

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronics

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Hand-tools

Insulated Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions (CPS) Division is currently seeking a Field Service Technician to join our team of world-class customer service professionals. This position is based remotely with daily travel to customer sites within the greater Houston, TX area - company vehicle provided! This position will be located remotely and will work out of a home office within the immediate geographic area with daily travel to the customer site.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $52,499.97 - $76,999.96 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

Eaton’s Critical Power Solutions Division designs, manufactures, and services Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, batteries, and electronic-based products to ensure power reliability in the most demanding applications. Our technicians deliver mission-critical solutions to our customers’ most challenging energy management requirements.

In this role, you will perform on-site emergency repairs, start-up services, and preventative maintenance in an on-call environment with regional responsibility. Products to include UPS systems, power distribution units, and batteries. You will provide technical support to customers and serve as a technical advisor for operational or maintenance aspects of system equipment.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Power Systems, Battery technologies, and/or Electronics experience (coursework and internship experience apply).
• Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted State Driver's license.
• Must have ability and willingness to undergo and pass customer entrance requirements, which may include, but is not limited to, periodic background checks and drug screenings.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future.
• No relocation is being offered for this role. This position is based remotely with daily travel to customer sites within the greater Houston, TX area. All candidates considered must reside within the greater Houston, TX area. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related field from an Accredited Institution or currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering program from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working with Power Systems, Battery Technologies, and/or Electronics.
• Ability to read schematic drawings and knowledge of troubleshooting, test, and repair techniques.
• Electrical Technology Certificate from an accredited institution.

Skills:

• Frequent travel to customer sites is required, with up to 25% of drive-time expected.
• Ability to work with other Field Service Technicians and take directions from the Lead Field Service Technician on site.
• Incumbent may be required to perform the following tasks, but not limited to, frequent, occasional, or seldom: repetitive lifting/carrying; pushing/pulling; standing; climbing; squatting; bending; kneeling; or driving extended distances.
• Ability to lift up to 75lbs.
• Good understanding of single phase and three-phase circuit theory; analog and digital electronic circuit theory; and microprocessor controls and programming.
• Understand how to use Oscilloscope.
• Understand how to perform phase rotation and phase alignment checks.
• Basic understanding of network functionality and sealed and wet-celled battery theory and application.
• Understand the proper use of hand-tools, and when it is appropriate to use insulated tools.
• Understand the need for safety and comply with company and customer rules on safety.
• Must demonstrate proficiency on products and field processes before being dispatched to the field.
• Must provide high quality of service.
• Self-starter and motivator.
• PC Proficiency including knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office, and Outlook.
• Proven/Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Periodically support customer needs outside immediate region within the USA.

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