Field Service Technician III

Qualus Corporation; Brooklyn Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Field Service Technician III in our Specialized Field Services group. You will perform testing, maintenance, and repair of low and medium voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and motor control equipment in shop and field settings.

Expect 30-50% overnight travel as part of the role, with opportunities to mentor junior technicians and provide clear site documentation. A strong background in electrical power systems and safety practices is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is minimum
• 3-5 years’ experience as Switchgear/High Voltage Technician
• Ability to read and interpret manuals, reports, and safety procedures
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record
• NETA 2 preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide testing for relays, circuit breakers, transformers, motor control equipment and switchgear in field.
• Perform mechanical work and repairs on breakers and switches, including tear down and refurbishment.
• Lead testing/maintenance/repair efforts and mentor junior technicians on site.
• Prepare and document site project activities accurately.
• Wiring circuit breakers and reading time-current curves.
• Use test equipment and read schematics to troubleshoot controls.

Skills

English communication

Problem solving

Field troubleshooting

Mentorship

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Electrical Power & Controls

Electrical Engineering degree (ABET accredited)

Tools

Power DB

High voltage test equipment

Schematics reading

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Specialized Field Services department as a Field Service Technicians 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.

Minimum 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.
• Prefer an Associate’s degree from an accredited 2-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or an Electrical Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited college, similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee)

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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