Field Supervisor (Switchgear)

Vertiv Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv is seeking a Field Supervisor to lead a service team across the region, overseeing start-up, commissioning, emergency service, and troubleshooting of electrical gear up to 15 kV. You will mentor technicians, ensure safety, and maintain strong customer relations while delivering projects on time.

You will interpret diagrams, provide expert field guidance, and report on progress, performance, and issues to customers and management. A valid license and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of electrical power distribution, generators, switchgear, and ATS.
• Understand NEC, OSHA, NFPA standards and safety procedures.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and blueprints.
• Experience supervising field technicians and reporting tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train field service technicians within the area.
• Lead complex troubleshooting and testing of electrical systems.
• Oversee large projects including commissioning and turnkey work.
• Provide timely reports, estimates, and billing information.

Skills

Electrical power

Leadership

Customer consultation

Field supervision

Safety leadership

Education

Electrical tech school or military equivalent

High school + 10 years field exp

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY A Field Supervisor is responsible for performing supervisory duties in his service region, leading a team responsible for performing start-up commissioning, integration, emergency service and troubleshooting of Vertiv electrical switchgear 480VAC/15KVAC, including PDU, ATS, PDC, circuit breakers, protective relays, plc, meters and other automated devices as well as mechanical repairs and modifications. The supervisor is required to establish, promote, and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives, and others as appropriate. The supervisor will provide technical expertise, safety leadership and accountability for all installed projects, technical support, and T&M work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and nine years minimum same or similar work experience
• OR High school education or equivalent and ten years minimum same or similar work experience
• Possess a working knowledge of Electrical Power Distribution, Generators, Switchgear, Automatic Transfer Switches, et al.
• Solid foundation of electrical power theory and application including thorough understanding of applicable safety procedures
• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Provide on-site customer consultation, must be able to present themselves as an expert in the field
• Expert analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills (verbal and written) required.
• Able to manage customer expectations during stressful situations
• A high degree of communication, supervisory, organizational and management skills are required
• Valid driver's license is required
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical line diagrams and blueprints
• Ability to summarize and report all work related tasks performed
• Ability to give technical assistance via the telephone to customers on a regular basis
• Independently evaluate, recognize and recommend acceptable customer solutions based upon site evaluation
• Recommend and direct activities at a customer site by leading technical activities of other technicians at a customer site
• Must have ability to regularly lift at least 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Strong computer skills including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise, train and assist other field service technicians while being responsible for all aspects of field service work in the area.
• Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals on electrical apparatus and electrical systems.
• Supervise large projects requiring specialized skills such as acceptance tests, commissioning of larger substations, supervising "turnkey" projects, detailed power survey and other types of electrical consultation.
• Instrumental in developing tests and inspections in new areas of field services.
• Perform job estimating, proposal preparation, fieldwork, scheduling, reports and billing.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project, using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
• Actively involved client interface and business development activities.
• Responsible for registering Area associates for training needed to progress in the job progression.
• Oversee and schedule all OJT requirements of Area associates to complete training.
• Provides guidance to others on complicated situations
• Maintain certifications per Job Progression table
• Assist in development of Safety and Quality procedures/guidelines
• Provide accurate and timely reporting according to company guidelines
• Timecards, expense reports, mileage reports, ticket closure, forms et al.
• Maintain individual inventory in accordance with company policy
• Maintain company property according to company policies
• Vehicle, credit cards, PPE, test equipment, laptop, et al.
• Provide proper and adequate communication to internal and external customers
• Provide estimated time of arrival to the customer for where applicable
• Complete scheduled maintenance documentation properly and provide to the customer and local office upon completion of each designated assignment
• Maintain customer satisfaction rates according to company guidelines
• Attend Customer Meetings as required
• In all aspects of job requirements, must lead by example, and conduct themselves in a higher standard.
• Must act and perform as a role model to all field associates
• Ability to: Conduct themselves in a high degree of professionalism, and of service delivery.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and provide a calming effect to customer.
• High level of diplomacy when interacting with internal and external customers.
• Maximize productivity by combining service opportunities.
• Complete all work in an efficient and timely manner.
• Capable of making technical and commercial decisions under pressure.
• Maintain productive utilization rate according to company guidelines.
• Enforce company dress code and safety regulations.
• Meet or exceed on-site response time requirements for each customer.
• Understand and comply with company startup/escalation processes and procedures.
• Maintain proper and adequate level of internal communications.
Ability to communicate with all levels within the organization - Managers, co-workers, Support Services, electronic communications, et al.
• Supervisor Responsibilities
• 8-10 Service Center Field Technicians (FT's)

PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Medium Lifting (30 Ibs. - 45 Ibs.)
• Heavy Lifting (over 50 Ibs.)
• Frequent Standing
• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping
• Frequent bending / twisting
• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders)
• Frequent driving (car, van, truck
• 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.)

TIME TRAVEL REQUIRED 80%

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Inclusion

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

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

VERTIV BEHAVIORS

• Own it
• Act with urgency
• Foster a customer-first mindset
• Think big and execute
• Lead by example
• Drive continuous improvement
• Learn and seek out development
• Promote transparent & open communication

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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