Lead Field Service Technician

Qualus Corporation; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Qualus Corporation in the United States seeks a Lead Field Service Technician to test, maintain, and repair high and medium voltage electrical equipment, leading shop and field operations for reliable electrical systems.

The role requires 5–7 years in power systems, NETA preferred, and strong communication. Expect field work, driving, and collaboration across teams, with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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/certifications: NETA 2, 3, or 4 preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English due to safety-related materials and client interactions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and field testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing on low and medium voltage breakers (Megger, Ductor, Hi-Pot, Hi-Current, Timing tests).
• Complete mechanical work and repairs on breakers (tear down, refurbishment, parts replacement).
• Utilize and read meters; read schematics and wiring drawings.
• Troubleshoot circuit controls; read and plot time-current curves.
• Read electrical drawings and symbols; test power and current transformers; document in Power DB.

Skills

Power systems

English communication

MS Office

Driver’s license

Education

HS Diploma

Electrical EPC degree or ABET training

Tools

PowerDB

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Specialized Field Service department as 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. If you're ready to drive innovation and excel in a hands-on, collaborative setting.

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.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (inclusive of reading and writing) due to the nature of safety-related materials, documentation, and interactions with clients.
• 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).
• 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)

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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.

EEO

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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