Lead Electrical Tech — MV/LV Switchgear & Commissioning

Preston Recruitment Ltd; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid hotels

Airfare

Rental cars

Per diem

Travel incentives

Weekend travel flexibility

Job summary

Preston Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Lead Electrical Field Service Technician to service and lead projects in the Tomball/Greater Houston area. You will lead MV/LV switchgear testing, startup and commissioning, and supervise crews while coordinating with customers.

The role involves hands-on electrical work, VFD commissioning, preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis and reporting. Travel about 35–45% with weekend travel sometimes, with per diem and employer-paid travel logistics.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of electrical field service experience.
• Strong MV/LV switchgear testing, commissioning and troubleshooting expertise.
• 3+ years of LV/MV variable frequency drive experience.
• NETA III or NICET training is acceptable though not required.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 training.
• Knowledge of NETA testing procedures and relevant electrical test equipment.
• Experience leading crews, training technicians and working with customers.
• Degree preferred; technical qualifications or equivalent field experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing, startup and commissioning of MV/LV switchgear, transformers and related equipment.
• Support VFD commissioning, new installations, equipment replacements and retrofits.
• Deliver preventive maintenance, repairs and electrical troubleshooting.
• Diagnose faults across complete electrical systems from incoming power to downstream equipment.
• Supervise crews and mentor technicians in testing, reporting and safe practices.
• Perform relay testing, insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, DLRO, transformer turns ratio and winding resistance testing.
• Interpret electrical drawings, prepare test reports and coordinate with customers and project teams.
• Support customer site visits and identify further maintenance and commissioning requirements.

Skills

Electrical field service

MV/LV switchgear testing

Team leadership

VFD testing

Customer coordination

Testing equipment knowledge

NFPA 70E

NETA testing procedures

Education

Degree preferred

Tools

Hi-Pot tester

DLRO

Transformer turns ratio tester

Insulation resistance tester

Job description

Lead Electrical Field Service Technician

Tomball / Greater Houston, TX

$35–$55/hour DOE

Are you experienced in MV/LV switchgear testing and commissioning, with the ability to lead projects and develop technicians?

Preston Recruitment is recruiting a Lead Electrical Field Service Technician for an established power distribution and electrical equipment business supporting industrial and mission-critical customers across the U.S.

You’ll join a close-knit team, combining hands-on technical work with crew leadership and customer coordination.

What You'll Do:

• Lead testing, startup and commissioning of MV/LV switchgear, transformers and associated equipment.
• Support VFD commissioning, new installations, equipment replacements and retrofits.
• Deliver preventive maintenance, repairs and electrical troubleshooting.
• Diagnose faults across complete electrical systems, from incoming power through to downstream equipment.
• Supervise crews and mentor technicians in testing, reporting and safe working practices.
• Perform relay testing/programming, insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, DLRO, transformer turns ratio and winding resistance testing.
• Interpret electrical drawings, prepare test reports and coordinate with customers and project teams.
• Support customer site visits and identify further maintenance and commissioning requirements.

What You’ll Need:

• 7–10 years of electrical field service experience.
• Strong MV/LV switchgear testing, commissioning and troubleshooting expertise.
• 3+ years of LV/MV variable frequency drive experience.
• NETA III or NICET training - certification does not need to be current.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 training.
• Knowledge of NETA testing procedures and relevant electrical test equipment.
• Experience leading crews, training technicians and working directly with customers.
• Degree preferred; technical qualifications or equivalent field experience considered.

What You'll Get In Return:

• $35–$55/hour DOE, with the final rate agreed according to technical capability, plus sales incentive.
• $60/day per diem when traveling.
• Employer-paid hotels, airfare and rental cars.
• Approximately 35-45% travel, typically on trips lasting two to four days.
• Usually home at weekends, with occasional weekend travel or support.
• Overtime according to project demand.
• Direct access to leadership and scope to help develop the commissioning and maintenance team.

Apply with your resume or contact Maisie Clark at [e-mail] for a confidential conversation.