Field Service Technician I, Switchgear

Vertiv Group; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

401k

Bonus potential

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Technician to support start-up commissioning, integration, emergency service and troubleshooting of 15KVAC electrical switchgear and related devices. You will build strong rapport with customers and cross-functional teams while maintaining safety and accurate reporting.

The role requires hands-on MV switchgear experience, PLC/HMI programming familiarity, and the ability to manage a flexible schedule. A valid driver’s license and pre-employment checks are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on medium voltage switchgear or field services is desired.
• Training in electrical theory and technologies. Experience and/or prior military service performing applicable job duties.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment and fundamentals.
• Reading schematics and blueprints for power control, automation is desired.
• Power distribution, AC/DC, voltage theory and practical troubleshooting skills are desired.
• Background in electrical power including medium voltage and experience with most types of switchgear testing is a plus.
• Experience with programming PLCs and HMIs is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• MS Outlook, Word, and Excel proficiency.
• Vision requirements include close and distant vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Drug test and pre-employment background check are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in start-up commissioning, integration, emergency service and troubleshooting of 15KVAC switchgear.
• Establish and maintain excellent rapport with customers and colleagues.
• Evaluate operating conditions of equipment.
• Interact with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Manage your own schedule.
• Perform general and preventive maintenance on switchgear.
• Respond to emergency calls as needed.
• Aim for first-time fix on customer equipment.
• Provide accurate and timely communication and reporting.
• Adhere to safety policies and regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Field service experience

Electrical theory

PLC/HMI programming

Reading schematics/blueprints

MS Office proficiency

Valid driver's license

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electrical test equipment

PLC programming tools

HMI programming tools

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

A Field Technician is responsible for assisting in start-up commissioning, integration, emergency service and troubleshooting of Vertiv medium voltage electrical switchgear, circuit breakers, protective relays, plc, meters and other automated devices as well as mechanical repairs and modifications. The FT is required to establish, promote, and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate. The FT is also required to maintain continuous communication with CRC, Supervisor, and direct manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• A Field Technician is responsible for assisting in start-up commissioning, integration, emergency service and troubleshooting of Vertiv 15KVAC electrical switchgear
• The Field Technician is required to establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate
• Ability to evaluate the operating conditions of equipment
• Ability to interact comfortably with all levels of internal and external customers
• Must have the ability and self-motivation to manage one's own schedule
• Perform general and preventive maintenance on switchgear
• Respond to emergency calls at customer's request
• Strive to provide all customers a 'first time fix' for their equipment
• Provide accurate and timely communication to internal and external customers
• Monitoring and ensuring compliance with all safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and laws.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of timecards, expense reports, etc.
• Drive Continuous Improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of hands-on Medium Voltage switchgear or field services is desired
• Training in electrical theory and technologies. Experience and/or prior military service performing applicable job duties.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment and fundamentals
• Reading schematics and blueprints for power control, automation is desired.
• Power distribution, AC/DC, Voltage Circuit Theory and practical troubleshooting skills is desired
• Background in electrical power including medium voltage and experience with most types of switchgear testing is a plus.
• Experience with programming PLCs and HMIs is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude
• Standard computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Valid driver's license is required
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset 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.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequent Standing
• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping
• Frequent bending / twisting
• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)
• Frequent driving (car, van, truck)

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Extreme cold (below 32°)
• Extreme heat (above 100°)
• Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard)
• Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors)
• Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.)
• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED

80%

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. The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Diversity & Inclusion

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and search out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

The anticipated salary range for this role in the NYC and NJ localities is between $83,821 to $104,826 per year -salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the terms of the employee's role and individual offer details. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

The anticipated salary range for this role in the Cleveland, OH locality is between $76,201 to $95,296 per year -salary ranges for other geographic localities may vary. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus and stock. These awards are allocated based on individual performance and are role based. In addition, certain roles also have the opportunity to receive and/or participate in profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization depending on the terms of the employee's role and individual offer details. The role is eligible to participate in a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, PTO, holiday pay, and 401k. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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

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