Senior Field Electrical Technician & Team Lead

Qualus Corporation; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Qualus Corporation is seeking a Senior Field Service Technician to test, maintain, and repair low and medium-voltage equipment in the field and shop. You will contribute technical leadership and guidance during field operations and projects, ensuring quality work and safety compliance.

You will oversee testing/maintenance activities, support field crews, and collaborate with project managers to deliver results on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ related experience in power plants, industrial services, and related protection schemes.
• 4 years of industrial or commercial power systems experience.
• High School Diploma.
• Ability to read manuals and reports in English.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Test relays, circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear in the field.
• Lead a crew for testing, maintenance, and repair work.
• Prepare site documents and ensure proper project setup.
• Provide weekly status reports to management.
• Assist with labor estimates and field sales support.
• Ensure safety training and compliance.

Skills

Power systems

MS Office

Field leadership

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Specialized Field Services department as a Senior Field Service Technician. As a Senior Field Service Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in the testing, maintaining, and repairing a wide array of electrical equipment, including low and medium-voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor controls, and more. In this dynamic position, you'll not only provide hands-on technical expertise but also assist in leadership responsibilities, ensuring seamless operations both in the shop and out in the field. This role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your expertise while making a tangible impact in powering industries forward.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical capabilities for testing relays, circuit breakers, transformers, motor control equipment, and related switchgear in the field, including synch check, point-to-point
• Perform and lead a crew in the field for testing/maintenance/repair of breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor control and associated equipment
• Ensures proper preparation and documentation for site projects
• Helps evaluate department talent base, identify training needs, and recommend effective action plans for meeting performance expectations
• Identifies and secures equipment needs for shop/field
• Provides daily site summaries for site work in coordination with assigned project manager
• Provides weekly production status reports to project management, operations managers, and Service Assistant
• Maintains an understanding of the technical side of company core business needs
• Attend and contribute to project kickoff meetings
• Support budget adherence on projects
• Continuously instructs and trains others
• Support the sales effort by assisting with labor estimates and job walks when necessary
• Remain current on all safety and technical training

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years’ related experience in power plants, industrial services, primary power distribution and related protection and control schemes.
• 4 years of industrial or commercial power systems experience.
• Education: High School Diploma
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Valid Driver’s license and good driving record.

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Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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