Senior Field Technician - Critical Power Commissioning

Innovar Group; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 135,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovar Group is seeking a Senior Field Service Technician for critical-power commissioning. This role involves traveling up to 75% to support data centers, healthcare facilities and industrial sites, and requires hands-on field expertise with power distribution and control systems.

You will lead startup, testing and commissioning of switchgear, ATS and generator-control systems, diagnose issues, document findings and communicate clearly with customers.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on field service experience with power distribution and control equipment, typically 10+ years.
• Direct experience independently starting up and commissioning low-voltage switchgear and ATS with MV exposure.
• Practical experience with diesel generators, generator controls and paralleling systems.
• Troubleshoot across electrical equipment, generators and controls and understand system-wide impacts.
• Strong electrical fundamentals, safe work practices and use of electrical test equipment.
• Comfort connecting to PLCs, navigating system information and interpreting logic; PLC programming not required.
• Professional customer communication, sound judgment and calmness during outages and startups.
• Availability for up to 75% travel, Pacific Time scheduling and paid on-call assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead hands-on startup, testing and commissioning of switchgear, ATS and integrated generator-control systems.
• Verify equipment readiness, control sequences and safe operation before energization and turnover.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and controls issues across power systems.
• Troubleshoot generator paralleling, synchronization, load sharing and power-transfer operations.
• Read schematics, diagrams and relay logic to trace faults and root causes.
• Use PLCs, HMIs, relays and power-metering information to evaluate system status and troubleshoot.
• Support equipment integration, upgrades, repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Communicate findings and next steps clearly to customers and internal teams.
• Complete accurate service reports, test records and documentation.

Skills

Power distribution

Field service

Electrical troubleshooting

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Education

OSHA 10 / NFPA 70E training

NICET/NETA certification or electrical license

Electrical apprenticeship background

Tools

Switchgear knowledge

Diesel generator controls

PLC/HMI systems

Protective relays

Diagnostics instruments

Job description

Senior Field Service Technician - Critical Power Commissioning

Travel: Up to 75%

Compensation: $65-$72 per hour plus overtime and company-paid travel expenses

Estimated Annual Earnings: $175,000-$200,000, depending on overtime and project assignments

Employment Type: Direct Hire

Compensation and Travel

• Time-and-a-half pay for daily hours beyond eight through twelve.


• Double-time pay for daily hours beyond twelve and for Saturday and Sunday work.


• Company-paid travel and daily expenses rather than a fixed per diem.


• A typical 40-hour workweek, with additional hours and on-call coverage based on project needs.


• Hands-on equipment training and opportunities to work alongside experienced technicians.

Innovar Group is seeking a Senior Field Service Technician for an established global manufacturer supporting critical-power systems. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced technician who understands how switchgear, automatic transfer switches, diesel generators and controls work together and can independently commission and troubleshoot those systems in the field.

You'll support installations, startups and service projects at facilities where reliable power is essential, including data centers, healthcare facilities, industrial operations and other critical environments. The team values technical capability, clear customer communication and a humble, collaborative approach.

What You'll Do

• Lead hands-on startup, testing and commissioning of switchgear, automatic transfer switches and integrated generator-control systems.


• Verify equipment readiness, control sequences and safe operation before energization and customer turnover.


• Diagnose and resolve electrical, mechanical and controls issues across interconnected power systems.


• Troubleshoot generator paralleling, synchronization, load sharing and power-transfer operations.


• Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings and relay ladder logic to trace faults and identify root causes.


• Use PLCs, HMIs, protective relays and power-metering information to evaluate system status and troubleshoot equipment.


• Support equipment integration, upgrades, repairs and preventive maintenance.


• Communicate findings, project status and next steps clearly to customers and internal teams.


• Complete accurate service reports, test records and documentation.

What You'll Bring

• Extensive hands-on field service experience with power distribution and control equipment, typically 10 or more years for this senior-level role.


• Direct experience independently starting up and commissioning low-voltage switchgear and automatic transfer switches, with exposure to medium-voltage equipment.


• Practical experience with diesel generators, generator controls and generator paralleling systems.


• The ability to troubleshoot across electrical equipment, generators and controls and understand how a problem in one area affects the complete system.


• Strong electrical fundamentals, safe work practices and experience using electrical test equipment.


• Comfort connecting to PLCs, navigating system information and interpreting logic for troubleshooting. PLC programming or code development is not required.


• Professional customer communication, sound judgment and the ability to remain calm during outages, startups and challenging service calls.


• A dependable, coachable approach and willingness to learn unfamiliar equipment.


• Availability for up to 75% travel, Pacific Time scheduling and paid on-call assignments.

Preferred Background

Experience with a switchgear manufacturer, generator manufacturer, electrical testing company, commissioning organization or critical-power service provider is especially valuable. Relevant experience may come from data centers, healthcare, utilities, wastewater, manufacturing or other critical facilities.

OSHA 10, NFPA 70E training, NETA or NICET certification, an electrical license or apprenticeship, and manufacturer training are helpful. Equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.

At Innovar Group, we are committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Our employment decisions are solely based on merit, and we do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and expression), national origin, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.