Field Service Technician - Substations & Switchgear

HICO America; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HICO America is seeking a Field Service Technician to travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs of MV and HV switchgear, STATCOM, and ESS products. You will read schematics, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and document service activities.

Responsibilities include performing field assignments, operating cranes/forklifts, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with customers and management.

Qualifications

• 2 year associate or specialized degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Electrical/Mechanical Technology.
• Alternatively, 3 years related experience working in substations or a switchgear manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret schematic drawings.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues.
• Willing to work overtime (including weekends) as directed.
• Travel to perform field service assignments as directed by management.
• Create and maintain field service reports and documentation.
• Maintain service equipment, housekeeping and warehouse activities including loading/offloading of material and keeping field service equipment organized.
• Maintain communication with customers, employees, and management.
• Be able to pass a random drug and alcohol test.
• Ability to obtain a passport and travel out of country on rare occasions.

Skills

Read schematics

Wiring & electrical/mechanical

Crane operation

Forklift operation

Hydraulics & pneumatics basics

Hand tools proficiency

MS Office basics

HVAC knowledge (beneficial)

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Electrical/Electrical/Mechanical Technology

Job description

HICO America is seeking a Field Service Technician to travel to customer sites for installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repairs of MV and HV switchgear, STATCOM, and ESS products. You will read schematics, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, and document service activities.

Responsibilities include performing field assignments, operating cranes/forklifts, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with customers and management.