Field Service Technician III

Qualus; Minnesota; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Field Service Technician III in the Specialized Field Services department. You will perform testing, maintenance, and repair of low and medium voltage gear in shop and field settings, with 30-50% overnight travel.

Responsibilities include leading testing/maintenance, documenting work, wiring breakers, and mentoring junior technicians. A high school diploma and HV experience are required, with NETA-2 preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 3–5 years’ experience as a Switchgear/High Voltage Technician.
• NETA-2 certification preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written and oral instructions; solve problems with multiple variables.
• Proficiency with English communication.

Responsibilities

• Test relays, circuit breakers, transformers, motor control equipment, and related switchgear in the field.
• Perform mechanical work and repairs on breakers and switches, including tear down and refurbishment.
• Lead testing/maintenance/repair activities and mentor junior technicians.
• Document site work and prepare proper site project documentation.
• Wire circuit breakers and read wiring diagrams.
• Operate and read test equipment accurately; troubleshoot controls.
• Read and plot time-current curves and test transformers (Power Factor, TTR).
• Provide instruction and mentorship to junior technicians.

Skills

High voltage test equipment

Reading schematics

Electrical safety and QA

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC)

Electrical Engineering degree (ABET accredited)

Military training in power production ( Army Prime Power / Navy Seabee )

Tools

Power DB

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)

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.

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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