Field Service Technician – Electrical Equipment

HappyGlobal Service; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

HappyGlobal Service is seeking a hands-on Field Technician to install, inspect, maintain, and repair large electrical equipment at customer sites across the Houston area. The role emphasizes practical problem solving, safety, and clear communication with customers.

The responsibilities include installation, commissioning, start-up, preventive maintenance, and fault diagnosis using hand tools and electrical test equipment.

Formación

• Hands-on experience with installing, inspecting, testing, maintaining, or repairing large electrical equipment such as transformers or switchgear.
• Understanding of electrical systems and safe working procedures.
• Experience using hand tools and electrical diagnostic/test equipment.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and read electrical diagrams.
• Clear communication with customers and team members.
• Willingness to work in Houston and travel to customer sites.
• A valid driver’s license for travel is required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform installation, commissioning, and start-up at customer sites.
• Inspect transformers, switchgear, and related equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and corrective repairs.
• Use tools and test equipment to investigate faults and assess equipment condition.
• Coordinate with the technical team to resolve issues.
• Record inspection results and service actions.
• Adhere to electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout.
• Provide service updates and maintenance guidance to customers.

Conocimientos

Hands-on experience

Clear communication

Follow technical instructions

Willingness to travel

Driver's license

Educación

Technical/vocational electrical training

Herramientas

Hand tools

Electrical test equipment

Descripción del empleo

This is a hands-on position focused on equipment installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment installation, commissioning, and start-up activities at customer sites.
• Inspect transformers, switchgear, compact substations, and related electrical equipment.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and corrective repairs.
• Use appropriate tools and test equipment to investigate faults and check equipment condition.
• Work with the technical team to resolve equipment issues.
• Record inspection results, maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used.
• Follow electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and customer site requirements.
• Communicate service updates and provide equipment operation and maintenance guidance to customers.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience installing, inspecting, testing, maintaining, or repairing transformers, switchgear, or related large electrical equipment.
• A practical understanding of electrical systems and safe working procedures.
• Experience using hand tools and electrical diagnostic or test equipment.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and interpret relevant electrical diagrams.
• Clear communication skills for working with customers and team members.
• Willingness to work in Houston and travel to customer sites.
• A valid driver's license for travel required by the role.

Preferred Background

• Technical or vocational training in electrical technology, electronics, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field.
• Experience with power distribution equipment or equipment used in solar, wind, energy storage, or industrial facilities.
• Relevant electrical safety or equipment service training.

Relevant practical experience will be considered alongside formal education. Candidates with transferable experience servicing related large electrical equipment are encouraged to apply.