Senior Low Voltage Switchgear Technician

Hanley Energy; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanley Energy seeks a Senior Low Voltage Switchgear Technician to join their team in San Francisco, CA. You will support the Electrical Lead Cx Technician on AMER projects, attend client commissioning meetings, and coordinate with third‑party agents.

The role requires travel to customer sites and producing compliant documentation for live facilities. Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in switchgear and related electrical systems, with strong knowledge of ladders, wiring diagrams, and safety

Qualifications

• Must have strong understanding of electrical theory and control circuits.
• Experience with hazard analysis and safety standards is essential.
• Proficiency with MS Office 365 and technical documentation tools is desirable.
• Familiarity with Modbus TCP or RTU and Industrial Ethernet preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Electrical Lead Cx Technician on AMER projects.
• Attend client commissioning and coordination meetings at multiple locations.
• Provide coordination support to third‑party commissioning agents.
• Produce project documentation per procedures and standards.
• Travel to customer sites as needed and provide on‑call support.

Skills

Electrical theory

Control circuits

Hazard awareness

MS Office 365

Modbus TCP

Industrial Ethernet

Ladder logic

Wiring diagrams

Compliance with standards

Tools

PDF software (Adobe/Bluebeam)

Job description

Hanley Energy is a globally recognized innovator in mission critical power and energy efficient technologies. Our United States headquarters is based in Ashburn, Virginia with regional offices in Ohio and Oregon. We also have a global presence in Ireland, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the Nordics.

We specialize in the design, source, supply, installation and commissioning of critical power and energy management solutions - from the power grid all the way to the factory process equipment and Data Center IT rack - coupled with comprehensive service and maintenance, security, consulting and training.

Our approach is to develop partnerships with clients, ensuring excellent delivery coupled with cost-effective technology solutions. In this way, we help our clients to reduce energy costs, ensure 100% up-time and optimize their operational competitiveness. We are looking for a Senior Low Voltage Switchgear Technician to join our team in San Francisco, CA.

This role provides project support to the Lead Electrical Cx Engineer. Prior training and experience working with Critical Electrical Systems is essential for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Electrical Lead Cx technician with assigned projects across AMER.
• Attend client commissioning and coordination meetings at various locations
• Provide firsthand coordinated support to third-party commissioning agents
• Produce documentation in accordance with company/customer procedures
• Provide technical support to the client and third-party commissioning agents
• Comply with Company Standards of Conduct and all relevant statutory requirements
• Help closeout punch list items on electrical equipment whilst coordinating with Third parties and Engineering.
• Travel to customer sites as required
• Provide on-call customer support for various critical product lines
• Produce accurate and regular reports on progress.
• Coordinate supplier and subcontracted personnel with site works.
• Coordinate with Clients for approval of work on live facilities.
• Coordinate with Engineering for continuous improvements in designs.
• Ensure internal records for Customer supplied equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Record and document lessons learned and implement changes to reduce issues from reoccurring.
• Reports to the Electrical Lead Cx Technician.

Technical/ Job Specific Skills Required:

• Work within a team environment, as well as independently. Be a self-starter to execute a variety of project functions efficiently and professionally
• Strong understanding of Electrical theory and control circuits.
• Strong understanding of the hazards associated with electrical energy
• Good knowledge of MS Office 365 Suite (highly desirable)
• Industrial communications interfaces including Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU (desirable), Industrial Ethernet
• Technical documentation produced using PDF software such as Adobe or Bluebeam.
• Strong understanding of ladder logic and wiring diagrams.
• Demonstrating compliance to International Standards and Client Specifications.

Experience:

• knowledge of Electrical Power Systems and Previous experience working in a regulated industry.
• Good knowledge of Mechanical Systems and working industry knowledge.
• Experience in Switchgear, Remote Power panels and Power Distribution Units.
• Knowledge and ability to execute Installation verifications, Startups and Commissioning is a must.
• Review and Specification Development.
• Factory and Site Acceptance Testing

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidates will have:

• A minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience or equivalent training with a strong track record in driving implementation of product development projects, preferably in the switch gear industry.
• Strong project management and people management skills and a proven ability to manage and lead multi-functional teams to drive success of a
• Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a dynamic matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholder
• Strong analytical, planning, organization and time management skills to effectively execute project plans and manage multiple
• Proven ability to develop a team culture that leads to ongoing excellence and achievement of
• Effective decision making skills; ability to negotiate and balance decisions and priorities across diverse needs of multiple constituencies. Makes timely decisions in the face of risk and uncertainty.