Field Service Technician II

Qualus; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Field Service Technician III to perform testing, maintenance, and repair of low and medium voltage circuit breakers and transformers. In this role, you will work in the field and provide technical capabilities while traveling 30-50% of the time.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and 3-5 years' experience in high voltage systems. Qualus offers medical benefits, 401(k) match, and flexible spending accounts for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a Switchgear/High Voltage Technician.
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and maintenance on electrical apparatus.
• Complete mechanical work and repairs on breakers and switches.
• Provide mentorship for junior level technicians.

Skills

Testing relays and circuit breakers

Mechanical work and repairs

Reading schematics and wiring drawings

Troubleshooting circuit breaker controls

Mentoring junior technicians

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

High voltage test equipment

Low voltage test equipment

Electrical tools

Job description

Power your future with Qualus in our Specialized Field Services department as a Field Service Technician III. As a Field Service Technician III you responsibilities include performing testing, maintenance and repair of low and medium voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor control and other electrical apparatus in the shop and in the field.

Travel: 30-50% overnight travel

Responsibilities

• Provide technical capabilities for testing relays, circuit breakers, transformers, motor control equipment, and related switchgear in the field.
• Completing mechanical work and repairs on breakers and switches, including tear down, refurbishment and parts replacement.
• Serve as a technical leader in testing/maintenance/repair of breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor control and associated equipment.
• Provides proper preparation and documentation for site projects.
• Wiring circuit breakers.
• Utilizing and accurately reading test equipment.
• Reading schematics and wiring drawings.
• Troubleshooting circuit breaker controls.
• Reading and plotting time-current curves.
• Testing transformers, including Power Factor and TTR.
• Accurately and consistently documenting using Power DB.
• Provide instruction and mentorship in training for junior level technicians.
• Able to work with electrical tools and socket sets.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Switchgear/High Voltage Technician. Proficiency with high voltage test equipment as well as knowledge of low and medium voltage test equipment.
• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form; deal with problems involving several concrete variables.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plain and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions of practical situations.
• Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English.
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record.
• Certifications & Licenses: NETA 2 preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

EEO

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.