Field Service Technician/Electrical

Vertiv; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Smartphone provided

Laptop provided

PPE provided

401k with Profit Sharing

Generous PTO

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Training academy

Job summary

Vertiv seeks a Customer Engineer – Field Services to install, commission, and service UPS, PDUs, and Battery systems (2-120KVA) across diverse customer sites. You will provide on-site and remote support, aiming for first-time fix, while coordinating with Technical Support to resolve issues and implement field notices.

Travel and safety compliance are key, with inventory control and accurate documentation expected.

Qualifications

• 4+ years military experience in a related technical field.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and company software applications.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and perform scheduled/emergency service on UPS, PDUs, and Battery systems (2-120KVA).
• Provide on-site and phone support to customers, striving for first-time fix resolution.
• Communicate with Technical Support on technical or procedural issues.
• Implement Field Change Notices and stay current on Safety Bulletins and Service Tips.
• Complete timecards, expense reports, mileage reports, and service documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain individual inventory and perform cycle counts per company policy.

Skills

ASEET or AMEET certification (or P to)

4+ years military experience in a tech

2+ years of relevant industry exp

Professional written and verbal comms

Time management and admin balance

Electrical/electronic test equipment

Follow written technical docs

MS Office & company software

Collaborative with peers and customers

Job description

Job Description CUSTOMER ENGINEER – FIELD SERVICES Small to Large UPS, PDUs, Power Products & Battery Systems (2-120KVA)

WHY VERTIV

• Industry leader in Technology and Services with best-in-class Customer Service and Safety culture
• Company vehicle, smartphone, laptop, and PPE provided
• 401k with Profit Sharing, generous PTO, Medical, Vision & Dental
• State-of-the-art Training Academy with hands‑on learning
• 24/7 Technical/Factory Support and online technical libraries
• Strong work/life balance commitment
• Employer‑of‑choice for Veterans with technical backgrounds

What You’ll Do

• Install, commission, and perform scheduled/emergency service on UPS, PDUs, and Battery systems (2-120KVA)
• Provide on‑site and phone support to customers, striving for first‑time fix resolution
• Communicate with Technical Support on technical or procedural issues
• Implement Field Change Notices and stay current on Safety Bulletins and Service Tips
• Complete timecards, expense reports, mileage reports, and service documentation accurately and on time
• Maintain individual inventory and perform cycle counts per company policy
• Operate safely in accordance with published guidelines and customer site requirements
• Meet or exceed on‑site response time requirements

What You’ll Need

Experience (one or more):

• ASEET or AMEET certification (or progress toward)
• 4+ years military experience in a related technical field
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience

Skills

• Professional written and verbal communication
• Effective time management balancing technical and administrative tasks
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment and fundamentals
• Ability to follow written technical documentation to perform service tasks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and company software applications
• Collaborative approach with peers, customers, and leadership

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Travel required with flexible schedule (weekends, evenings, holidays)
• Valid driver's license required
• Must pass pre-employment drug test, background check, and motor vehicle records check
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs consistently and up to 75 lbs occasionally
• Standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and crouching required

About Vertiv

We design, manufacture, and service mission‑critical infrastructure technologies for data centers, communication networks, and commercial/industrial environments. With $5B in revenue and operations in nearly 70 countries, we are the trusted service provider for 70%+ of Fortune 500 companies.

THE VERTIV OPPORTUNITY

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].