Night Shift Power Quality & Infrared Field Tech

Sonepar; Yorktown (VA); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

401(k) retirement savings with company

Professional development programs

Employer-paid disability insurance

Employer-paid life insurance

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is seeking an experienced field service professional to diagnose and improve electrical systems at commercial and industrial sites across Virginia. You will perform power quality studies, IR thermography scans, and energy-efficiency assessments, delivering clear reports to customers and teams.

You will travel regionally, work with sales and operations to implement recommendations, and uphold safety standards while maintaining and calibrating test

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical testing, preventive maintenance, industrial service work, or facility inspections.
• Knowledge of electrical systems, distribution equipment, and safety practices.
• Familiarity with power quality analyzers, infrared cameras, or ultrasonic leak detection tools (training provided if needed).
• Strong diagnostic skills and ability to interpret field data.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently in industrial and commercial environments.
• Electrical or mechanical maintenance certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct power quality studies using monitoring equipment to diagnose voltage irregularities, harmonics, load issues, and equipment performance problems.
• Perform infrared (IR) thermal scans of electrical equipment to identify hot spots, loose connections, and failure risks.
• Carry out air leak detection surveys in industrial and commercial facilities to support energy-reduction initiatives.
• Document findings, prepare detailed service reports, and communicate results to customers and internal teams.
• Work closely with sales, operations, and supplier partners to support corrective actions and follow-up recommendations.
• Maintain service equipment, ensure calibration accuracy, and follow all safety protocols and facility requirements.
• Travel to customer locations across the region as needed and maintain job scheduling.

Skills

Electrical testing

Preventive maintenance

Industrial service work

Facility inspections

Education

Electrical or mechanical maintenance certifications

Tools

Power quality analyzers

Infrared cameras

Ultrasonic leak detection tools

Job description

Capital Electric, part of the Sonepar family, is seeking an experienced field service professional to diagnose and improve electrical systems at commercial and industrial sites across Virginia. You will perform power quality studies, IR thermography scans, and energy-efficiency assessments, delivering clear reports to customers and teams.

You will travel regionally, work with sales and operations to implement recommendations, and uphold safety standards while maintaining and calibrating test