Medium Voltage Field Service Technician – Switchgear / Transformers / Protective Relays / Power[...]

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is looking for an Electrical Service Specialist to perform critical startup, commissioning, and maintenance tasks for medium and low voltage electrical power systems in Fairfax, Virginia. The role requires 2+ years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing electrical control circuits and the ability to travel up to 50% of the time for service assignments.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, familiarity with electrical testing procedures, and solid capabilities in installation and maintenance. Join a leading company in energy management and building automation to make a significant impact on client operations.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical control circuits.
• Experience with electrical testing including primary current injection testing and thermal scans.
• Availability for travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation and maintenance of electric and electronic components.
• Perform emergency troubleshooting for power distribution products.
• Provide training and instructions to customer personnel.

Skills

Troubleshooting electrical circuits

Electrical testing procedures

Installation and maintenance of power distribution systems

Technical training and support

Interpreting electrical blueprints

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate Degree (preferred)

Tools

Electrical test sets

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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

My client is a top notch Energy Management and Building Automation company that is actively looking for an Electrical Service Specialist / Technician. The Electrical Service Specialists perform complex startup, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium and low voltage electrical power systems. These power systems include, but are not limited to transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear/switchboard, protective relays, motor control centers, VFDs, cable, and metering and backup power supplies.

As an Electrical Service Specialist, you will:

• Lead basic to complex installation and checkout of electric and electronic components for systems and service installed jobs and service agreements. Tasks are associated with maintenance and testing of switchgear/switchboard, motor controls, circuit breakers, panel boards, transformers, and surge protection devices. Responsible for vibration analysis and metering, battery maintenance and testing, power monitoring, power quality, and protective relay maintenance.
• Install wiring and connect to the power source. Perform emergency troubleshooting of power distribution products and third‑party equipment. Perform complex service upgrades, reconditioning, retrofits, etc. for low-voltage power distribution products and systems.
• Perform onsite technical and operational support in the design, development, installation, and maintenance of equipment and systems of a complex nature. Perform complex site surveys to develop base or installation design plans.
• Provide instructions to customer personnel regarding proper operation and routine inspections. Train customers to maintain and adjust complex equipment. Provide expert advice, training, and technical assistance to support staff and train lower-level employees. Complete and submit reports covering all job activity. Responsible for maintaining complex tools, test equipment, calibration items, etc.
• Plan and estimate labor categories, rates, material dollar costs, and transportation expenses to complete complex proposals. Perform review of complex task plans, drawings, and installation schematics; provide continual guidance throughout the project duration.
• Must be available to respond to emergency and relief assignments.

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

• High school diploma or state‑recognized GED
• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical control circuits and ability to obtain thermography certification
• 2+ years of experience with electrical testing, including but not limited to primary current injection testing, resistance testing, dielectric testing, and thermal scans on medium and low‑voltage electrical systems
• 2+ years of experience using electrical test sets to perform AC and DC high potential testing, transformer turns ratio testing, transformer power factor testing, and other power system test practices and procedures
• On-the-job or educational experience with:
  • Interpreting protective coordination studies and testing and configuring protective relays
  • Reading bills of material, electrical blueprints, and power system study reports
  • Installation, commissioning, and maintenance of low and medium voltage power distributions systems
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
• The arc flash and shock hazards of 13.8 kV and the following electrical equipment: Siemens GIS, AIS, WL, RL, and SB breakers and switchgear
• ANSI, NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and NETA codes and standards
• Must be able and willing to carry and move equipment and tools weighing up to 75 pounds unassisted
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license with limited violations
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate Degree
• AVO, NETA, and NICET certifications