Field Service Technician/Electrical - Corpus Christi, TX

US Diversity Job Search; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Smartphone

Laptop

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Other tools-of-the-trade

401k

Profit Sharing

Generous PTO/Vacation Plan

Medical

Vision & Dental

Job summary

Vertiv is hiring a Field Service Technician to perform scheduled and remedial service on UPS, power distribution units, and battery systems. The role requires establishing rapport with customers, coworkers, and sales representatives, and promoting safety and compliance on every site visit.

The successful candidate will join a global leader with strong training resources, travel readiness, and a commitment to work/life balance. A background in electronics or related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Relevant technical service experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to operate safely and follow company policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and remedial on-site service tasks.
• Provide on-site and phone support to customers.
• Coordinate with Technical Support for issues and escalations.
• Maintain safety, PPE, and company vehicle responsibilities.
• Ensure accurate service reporting and documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Customer service

Education

High School or Vocational School Diploma

ASEET/AMEET or progress towards

Tools

Microsoft Office

Vertiv software

Job description

Job Description

At Vertiv, we design, manufacture, and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. We are the trusted Service Provider for 70%+ of Fortune 500 companies, including industry-leading data centers and providers of colocation and cloud service.

Why Vertiv is the best company for Field Service professionals: Vertiv is an industry leader in Technology and Services with a best-in-class Customer Service and Safety culture Company leaders have many years of hands-on Field Service experience in this industry and many others Tremendous focus is placed on employee technical and leadership development Technical Training takes place in our state of the art Training Academy or Regional Training Center with a strong focus on immersive, hands-on learning

Competitive benefits include:

• Company vehicle


• smartphone


• laptop


• personal protective equipment (PPE)


• other tools-of-the-trade


• 401k


• Profit Sharing


• & Generous PTO/Vacation Plan


• Medical


• Vision & Dental & more

Abundant technical resources including 24/7 Technical/Factory Support and technical online libraries of product documentation, work instructions, and self-help troubleshooting guides

Company-wide commitment to promoting a strong work/life balance

An employer-of-choice for Veterans with technical backgrounds

The Field Service Technician is primarily responsible for scheduled and remedial (break-fix) service on Small to Medium UPS, Power Distribution Units & Battery system products serviced by Vertiv, commensurate with appropriate classroom and on-the-job training.

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

The Field Service Technician is primarily responsible to support products and services sold to our \"Edge\" market segment, including retail, financial, and municipal customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

ROLE

• Perform service tasks as assigned and as per company policies and procedures


• Capable of working under direct supervision or independently based upon training completion


• Render on-site and phone assistance to customers


• Communicate with Technical Support on technical or procedural issues


• Implement Field Change Notices per published guidelines


• Keep current on Safety Bulletins, Safety Field Change Notices, Field Change Notices, and Service Tips

SAFETY

Operate in a safe manner in accordance with published safety guidelines

Maintain and operate company vehicle in accordance with local laws and company policy

Must wear appropriate PPE as per company guidelines and accordance with job duties

Adhere to work hours policy guidelines - \"14 hours rule\"

Report all work related accidents or injuries within 24 hours to the appropriate personnel.

ADMINISTRATION

Complete accurate and timely administrative tasks (i.e. Time cards, expense report, mileage reports, Service Request task closure, service reports) per company guidelines

Maintain individual inventory and perform cycle counts in accordance with company policy

Maintain company property (company vehicle, credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop, etc.) per company policies

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Provide proper and adequate communication to internal and external customers

Provide estimated time of arrival to the customer where applicable

Complete scheduled maintenance documentation properly and provide to the customer and local office upon completion of each assignment

Strive to provide all customers a \"first time fix\" for their equipment

Maintain customer satisfaction rates per company guidelines

Attend Customer Meetings as required

PERFORMANCE

Maximize productivity by combining service opportunities

Complete all technical and administrative work in an efficient and timely manner

Capable of making technical and commercial decisions under pressure

Properly evaluate site and equipment for appropriate billing status

Maintain productive utilization rate per company guidelines

Perform inventory cycle counts per company guidelines

Adhere to company dress code and safety regulations

Meet or exceed on-site response time requirements for each customer

Understand and comply with company startup/escalation processes and procedures

Maintain proper and adequate level of internal communications

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (one or more of the following)

• ASEET or AMEET, or progress towards, is preferred


• High School or Vocational School Diploma


• 2-4 years military experience in a related technical field


• 0-2 years of relevant industry experience

Interpersonal and Administrative Skills

• Communicate professionally and respectfully in both written and verbal forms


• Manage time effectively by prioritizing and balancing technical tasks with administrative tasks


• Collaborative with peers, customers, suppliers, and leadership


• Complete administrative tasks (i.e. report writing, time entry, expense reporting, material debriefing, inventory counting, etc.) in a timely fashion

Technical skills

• Make basic site evaluation skills to include: environmental temperature, and general operating conditions


• Familiarity with electrical / electronic test equipment and fundamentals


• Follow written technical documentation (i.e. procedures and product manuals) to perform service tasks


• Employ elementary fix/repair techniques based on directed supervision


• Complete service tasks and return unit to full operating conditions based upon directed supervision


• Summarize and report all work related tasks performed in written and verbal form


• Efficient with a personal computer and associated applications (Microsoft Office, Vertiv software, etc.)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Travel is required


• Flexible schedules (weekends, evenings, and holidays)


• Valid driver's license

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 and a motor vehicle records check.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing duties of the above jobs, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or other components; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear and smell.

The associate frequently is required to sit and climb or balance.

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

Must be able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 75 pounds.

Notes: Vertiv will make reasonable accommodations whenever necessary for all qualified employees or candidates with disabilities (as defined by applicable law), provided that (1) the individual is otherwise qualified to safely perform the essential functions of the job and (2) such accommodations due not impose an undue hardship.

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].

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.