Lead Medium Voltage Electrical Field Technician – Switchgear / Transformers / Protective Relays / Power Distribution

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Competitive compensation package

Retirement plan

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Medium Voltage Electrical Field Technician to lead field teams in testing, commissioning, and maintenance of MV distribution systems on utility, industrial, and data center projects.

You will mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and compliance with NFPA 70E, OSHA, and project specs. The role requires hands-on field leadership, the ability to interpret electrical diagrams, and strong diagnostics capabilities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with medium voltage equipment and power distribution systems.
• Proven experience leading field service, commissioning, maintenance, or testing projects.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, relay logic, schematics, and protection diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lead field teams performing testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of MV equipment.
• Provide technical oversight to technicians during commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Perform diagnostics and troubleshooting of MV power systems and distribution equipment.
• Coordinate field activities with customers, engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and utility personnel.
• Review schematics, single-line diagrams, relay settings, and commissioning procedures to ensure correct execution.
• Prepare service reports, commissioning docs, test results, and project closeout packages.

Skills

MV experience

Leadership

Diagnostics & troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Safety compliance NFPA 70E/LOTO

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical degree or electrical trade cert.

Tools

NETA testing procedures

Relay testing equipment

Job description

Lead Medium Voltage Electrical Field Technician - Switchgear / Transformers / Protective Relays / Power Distribution

URGENT NEED!

Experience with 1,000 volts (1kV) and 38,000 volts (38kV) required.

We are seeking a Lead Medium Voltage Electrical Technician to provide technical leadership and hands‑on field support for the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium voltage electrical distribution systems. This position serves as a lead technician on projects, mentoring junior personnel while ensuring the safe and successful execution of field service activities across utility, industrial, commercial, renewable energy, and mission‑critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field teams performing testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of medium voltage electrical equipment.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to technicians during commissioning and maintenance activities.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting of medium voltage power systems and distribution equipment.
• Service, inspect, test, and maintain switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, motor control equipment, substations, and power distribution systems.
• Conduct acceptance testing, relay testing, insulation resistance testing, transformer testing, breaker testing, and power system diagnostics.
• Support project planning, outage coordination, equipment energization, and startup activities.
• Review electrical schematics, single‑line diagrams, relay settings, protection and control drawings, and commissioning procedures.
• Coordinate field activities with customers, engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and utility personnel.
• Ensure all testing and commissioning activities are performed in accordance with company procedures, NETA standards, manufacturer recommendations, and customer specifications.
• Prepare and review service reports, commissioning documentation, test results, and project closeout packages.
• Promote a strong safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, LOTO, and company safety requirements.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and development of junior technicians and field personnel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree or electrical trade certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience working with medium voltage electrical equipment and power distribution systems.
• Proven experience leading field service, commissioning, maintenance, or testing projects.
• Strong experience with switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, substations, and power distribution equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, relay logic, schematics, and protection diagrams.
• Strong understanding of electrical safety practices including NFPA 70E and LOTO procedures.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer and project sites.
• Ability to pass background, drug screening, and driving record requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Medium voltage switchgear (5kV-35kV)
• Power transformers
• Circuit breakers and reclosers
• Relay testing and commissioning
• NETA testing procedures
• Electrical acceptance testing
• Utility and industrial power systems
• Data centers and mission‑critical facilities
• Renewable energy facilities
• UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems
• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Standby generators
• Power system startup and energization activities
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and field teams simultaneously.
• Excellent organizational and technical documentation abilities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and lead others in field environments.
• Commitment to safety, quality, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Competitive compensation package, overtime opportunities, comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, and career advancement opportunities.

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