Lead MV Electrical Field Tech - Switchgear & Transformers

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement plan

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Medium Voltage Electrical Field Technician to lead field teams in MV distribution projects across utility, industrial, commercial, and data-center environments.

You will oversee testing, commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostics while mentoring junior technicians. The role requires hands-on expertise with MV switchgear, transformers, relays, and protective devices, plus the ability to travel to project sites and uphold rigorous safety

Qualifications

• 3+ years with medium voltage equipment and power distribution.
• Experience leading field service, commissioning, maintenance, or testing projects.
• Strong reading of schematics, relay logic, and protection diagrams.
• Knowledge of NFPA 70E safety practices and LOTO.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead field teams performing testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of MV equipment.
• Provide technical oversight to technicians during commissioning and maintenance.
• Perform advanced diagnostics and troubleshooting of MV power systems.
• Service, inspect, test, and maintain switchgear, transformers, breakers, relays, substations.
• Coordinate planning, outages, energization, and startup activities.
• Review schematics, relay settings, and commissioning procedures.
• Prepare service reports, test results, and project closeout packages.
• Promote safety culture and ensure OSHA/NFPA 70E compliance.

Skills

Field leadership

MV systems troubleshooting

Reading electrical drawings

Safety compliance NFPA70E

Travel to sites

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical trade certification

Tools

NETA testing equipment

Relay testing tools

Electrical testing instruments

Job description

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Lead Medium Voltage Electrical Field Technician to lead field teams in MV distribution projects across utility, industrial, commercial, and data-center environments.

You will oversee testing, commissioning, maintenance, and diagnostics while mentoring junior technicians. The role requires hands-on expertise with MV switchgear, transformers, relays, and protective devices, plus the ability to travel to project sites and uphold rigorous safety