Lead Field Service Technician

Qualus; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Spending/Health Spending

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Lead Field Service Technician to power critical electrical systems both in the shop and in the field in Minnesota. You will lead testing, maintenance and repairs on low and medium voltage equipment, including breakers, transformers and switchgear.

Required are 5–7 years in power systems, NETA preferred, and strong skills with schematics, field documentation, and MS Office. A valid driver’s license and EPC/ABET‑aligned degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ related experience in power plants, industrial services, primary power distribution and related protection and control schemes.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial or commercial power systems experience.
• Licensures and Certifications: NETA 2, 3, or 4 preferred
• Education: High School Diploma.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, job management ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerDB, Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (reading and writing).
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record.
• Prefer an Associate’s degree from EPC or an ABET‑accredited Electrical Engineering degree or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Testing low and medium voltage breakers including Megger, Ductor, Hi-Pot, Hi-Current, and Timing tests.
• Performing mechanical work and repairs on breakers; teardown, refurbishment and parts replacement.
• Reading meters, schematics and wiring drawings; troubleshooting circuit controls.
• Reading and plotting time-current curves and electrical one-line drawings.
• Testing power and current transformers, including Power Factor and TTR.
• Documenting work accurately using PowerDB and other systems.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job management ability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

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

Electrical Engineering degree (ABET accredited)

Tools

PowerDB

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Specialized Field Service department as a Lead Field Service Technician. As a Lead Field Service Technician, where you will be responsible for testing, maintaining, and repairing a wide array of electrical equipment, including low and medium voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor controls, and more. As a leader in both the shop and field environments, you'll spearhead critical operations, ensuring the reliability and functionality of essential electrical systems. This role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your expertise while making a tangible impact in powering industries forward.

Responsibilities

• Performing testing on low and medium voltage breakers including Megger, Ductor, Hi-Pot, Hi-Current, and Timing tests.
• Completing mechanical work and repairs on breakers, including tear down, refurbishment and parts replacement.
• Utilizing and accurately reading meters.
• Reading schematics and wiring drawings.
• Troubleshooting circuit controls.
• Reading and plotting time-current curves.
• Reading and understanding of electrical one-line drawings and symbols.
• Testing power and current transformers, including Power Factor and TTR.
• Accurately and consistently documenting using Power DB.
• Able to work with electrical testing equipment and tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5-7 years’ related experience in power plants, industrial services, primary power distribution and related protection and control schemes.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial or commercial power systems experience.
• Licensures and Certifications: NETA 2, 3, or 4 preferred
• Education: High School Diploma.
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, job management ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerDB, Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record.
• 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 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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