Sr. Field Service Technician

Compass Resourcing Group, LLC; Seymour (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Resourcing Group, LLC in Seymour, CT is seeking a Sr. Field Service Technician to repair, upgrade and maintain electrical equipment from a single breaker to full substations. Travel up to 70% regionally; lead, direct and coach junior technicians on projects.

You will read schematics and wiring diagrams, work with switchgear, MCCs, and transformers, and coordinate with subcontractors when needed. The position demands safety‑conscious, hands‑on electrical work and availability for nights

Qualifications

• High school or GED certification.
• Two years of relevant electrical experience.
• Clean driving record with no citable accidents in past 3 years.
• Capable of traveling to all Field Service job sites.
• Capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Good computer skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Electrical theory and hands-on experience (5 years preferred).
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and make repairs.
• Wire equipment from schematics and point-to-point diagrams.
• Mechanically inclined; own tools required.
• Detail-oriented, team player with strong work ethic.
• Able to work 50+ hours per week including weekends and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Repair, upgrade and maintain electrical equipment from a single breaker to substations.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical machinery; handle 480V, 5kV and 15kV equipment where applicable.
• Read manuals and follow detailed instructions during commissioning and maintenance.
• Lead, manage and coach junior technicians on projects.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and ensure safety and quality on site.
• Travel regionally up to 70% and support nights/weekends as needed.

Skills

Electrical theory

Troubleshooting

Read diagrams

Leadership

Mechanical aptitude

Welding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Your own tools

Job description

Industry leading power distribution products and services company is hiring for a Sr. Field Service Technician to join it's team in Seymour, CT. Technicians will be repairing, upgrading, reconditioning, testing, and maintaining customer's electrical equipment from a single circuit breaker to a complete substation. Technician must be prepared to travel regionally up to 70% of the time, and be able to lead, manage, direct, and coach junior technicians when assigned to their project. Additionally, the Sr. Tech may be required to oversee and work with subcontractors on various projects.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical and industrial electrical experience required. The ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical machinery. Knowledge of electrical apparatus including 480V, 5KV and 15KV a plus.
• Ability to clean electrical parts (copper buss, racking mechs, cubical primary bottles)
• Ability to know proper/safe clearances for electrical equipment
• Ability to cut and weld metals
• Ability to remove and reinstall electrical components in switchgear and circuit breakers with documentation
• Ability to choose correct insulation and properly install over copper buss
• Mechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair switchgear and circuit breakers
• Ability to racking breakers in and out of cubicles and know correct interlock positions
• Ability to choose correct paints and primers for indoor and outdoor equipment and know how to mix and apply
• Read manuals and follow detailed instructions on adjusting equipment
• Ability to offer customers proper services needed for their electrical equipment
• Assist senior personnel as needed to validate subsystem functionality and electrical design operation
• Ability to read an wire breakers, switchgear, and MCC’s from a point-to-point diagram
• Follow NETA testing processes of electrical apparatus
• Buzz out and generate electrical schematics of industrial equipment
• Test and troubleshoot electrical wiring
• Ability to read a one line diagram and properly ground equipment for a safe workspace
• Perform Evaluation on basic and more advanced electrical devices and circuits, including Circuit breakers, switchgear, MCCB’S, MCC, CT’s, PT’S and transformers.
• Ability to test electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, MCC buckets, MCCB’s Switchgear, PT’s CT’s and Transformers
• Perform upkeep and maintenance to electrical test equipment
• Stage test equipment and materials for project execution
• Interpret test results and provide immediate feedback to project leads and senior personnel for any resolution actions needed

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent GED certification
• Two (2) years of relevant electrical experience
• Clean driving record with no citable accidents within the past 3 years
• Capable of traveling to all Field Service job sites
• Capable of lifting 50-pounds
• Possess good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Office programs
• Electrical theory and hands-on experience (5 years preferred)
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits and make repairs
• Ability to wire equipment from schematics, point-point diagrams
• Mechanically inclined, must have your own tools
• Detailed oriented, great attitude, team player
• Ability to work 50+ hours a week, weekends, support emergencies
• Must have ability of good house keep skills of field service area and field service vehicles

Travel

• Majority of the travel (approx. 70%) will be in the NE region and consist of 1-2 day jobs.
• Tech must be prepared for weekends and nights as needed or required, or projects that may require overnight travel up to 4-5 nights at times.
• Additional compensation available for nights and weekends when project requires.