Power Systems Field Service Technologist

100Hires, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JDC Power Systems, LLC in Sterling, VA is seeking a Field Service Technologist to diagnose, repair, and commission electrical power systems at customer sites across the country.

This on-site role covers troubleshooting transformers, LV/MV switchgear, circuit breakers, PLCs, and SCADA; you’ll complete repairs, support startups, and document performance with test reports, safety-first methods, and professional communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in field service focused on power systems or industrial controls
• Hands-on work with transformers and circuit breakers
• Certifications like NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 are a plus

Responsibilities

• On-site troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair for electrical systems and industrial controls
• Support startups and system commissioning to ensure proper operation
• Serve as primary contact during service visits; provide operator training and customer satisfaction
• Maintain accurate time, service records, and on-site inventory; use digital tools and remote diagnostics where applicable
• Follow OSHA, NFPA and company procedures; maintain safety certifications and participate in ongoing training

Skills

Advanced troubleshooting

Clear customer communication

Independence in prioritizing service

Field service management tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s in electrical engineering or related field preferred

NFPA 70E

OSHA 30

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

SCADA

Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

Protective relays

Job description

About the roleAt JDC Power Systems, LLC, you’ll be the trusted expert our customers call when their power systems need swift, skilled attention. As a Power Systems Field Service Technologist, you’ll spend your days diagnosing issues, restoring uptime, and commissioning equipment across a variety of sites—keeping operations running safely and efficiently.A day in the lifeArrive on-site and review work orders, safety protocols, and system documentation.Run diagnostics on transformers, circuit breakers, LV/MV switchgear, and PLC-controlled equipment to pinpoint faults and minimize downtime.Complete repairs and preventive maintenance, verify performance, and support startups and commissioning to meet customer specifications.Walk customers through system operation and basic maintenance; capture detailed service notes, test reports, and performance feedback.Collaborate with the JDC team and, when applicable, use remote tools to accelerate troubleshooting.Close the day by reconciling time, parts, and inventory—always with OSHA and company safety standards front and center.What you’ll handleTechnical service: On-site troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair for electrical systems and industrial controls, including LV/MV equipment, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, and PLCs.Commissioning: Support startups and system commissioning to ensure compliance with customer requirements and proper operation.Customer success: Serve as the primary point of contact during service visits; provide basic operator training and ensure high satisfaction.Documentation & efficiency: Maintain accurate time, service records, and on-site inventory; use digital tools and remote diagnostics where applicable.Safety leadership: Follow OSHA, NFPA, and company procedures; maintain required safety certifications and participate in ongoing training.What you bringEducation: High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s in electrical engineering or related field preferred. Certifications like NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 are a plus.Experience: 3–5 years in field service focused on power systems, electrical equipment, or industrial controls; hands-on work with transformers and circuit breakers.Competencies: Advanced troubleshooting, clear customer communication, independence in prioritizing service calls, and proficiency with field service management tools, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).Bonus skills: Work with low and medium voltage systems; familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, and protective relays.Travel & logisticsWilling and able to travel frequently with overnight stays to customer sites and JDC locations nationwide.Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.Strong commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.Comfort using standard test equipment (multimeters, breaker test sets).Where you’ll be basedRegional office: Sterling, VA.Regular regional travel to customer sites and internal field service locations (daily/weekly).Occasional nationwide travel.Core electrical proficiencies120/208/240/480 Voltage SystemsElectrical InstallationElectrical TroubleshootingHigh Voltage SystemsIndustrial Electrical ExperienceEquipment and platforms you’ll encounterSwitchgear (Mitsubishi, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Eaton)SCADAProgrammable Logic Controller (PLC) (Siemens)JDC Power Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where all employment decisions are made on an individual basis without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.JDC Power Systems, LLC is committed to making our application process accessible to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request as required.