Switchgear Technician 4

Air Comfort, Inc; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc. is seeking a Switchgear Technician 4 in the San Antonio area to lead installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of mission-critical electrical equipment for data centers and essential facilities.

The role involves up to 50% travel, onboarding and training, and collaboration with a skilled team to ensure quality and reliability of electrical systems. Strong background in UPS, switchgear, and power distribution is required.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience with mission-critical electrical systems.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including onboarding and training.
• U.S. Citizen required.
• Experience with UPS, switchgear, batteries, monitoring equipment, or generators is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform installation, testing, commissioning and maintenance of data center electrical equipment.
• Review specifications with sales and PM to define project scope and ensure bid package compliance.
• Provide technical support and interface with service teams, factories, and clients to resolve issues.
• Create MOps, SOPs, and EOPs and perform QA/QC inspections of power distribution equipment.
• Prepare site testing reports and inspection documentation.
• Travel for site visits and commissioning as needed.

Skills

Diagram interpretation

Technical writing

Electrical standards

Project coordination

Testing procedures

Education

Electronics/Electrical degree

NETA/NICET Level II certification

NFPA 70E training

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Reporting software

Job description

Join a leading provider of mission-critical electrical services in the San Antonio area as a Switchgear Technician 4. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects supporting data centers and other essential facilities. As a senior technician, you will play a key role in the installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning of electrical power distribution equipment. The position requires up to 50% travel, including initial onboarding and training, and offers the chance to collaborate with a skilled team dedicated to quality and reliability in electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform installation, service, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of mission-critical data center electrical equipment.
• Review technical specifications with sales and project management teams to define project scope and ensure compliance with bid packages.
• Provide technical support and interface with service teams, factories, and clients to resolve site-related technical issues.
• Conduct QA/QC inspections of power distribution equipment and create Method of Procedures (MOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs).
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on power distribution equipment, including UPS, switchgear, batteries, monitoring equipment, and generators.
• Test and inspect low, medium, and high voltage switchgear, relay panels, transformers, automatic transfer switches (ATS), and circuit breakers.
• Examine relay settings and logic equations to confirm system operation according to design specifications.
• Prepare and submit site testing reports and inspection documentation as required by project specifications.
• Participate in specialized commissioning and testing of electrical systems.
• Respond to service calls and conduct site visits as directed, including regional travel.
• Provide regular status updates and feedback to project managers and service operations leadership.
• Other duties as assigned by Services Management.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the time, including initial two-week onboarding and training (company-paid travel).
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; associate or bachelor's degree in electronics, electrical theory, or a related discipline highly desirable, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-5 years of experience with mission-critical electrical systems required.
• 3-5 years of field repair or customer service experience with UPS, electrical, electro-mechanical, or electronics-related equipment, or 3-5 years of mission-critical product experience required.
• Experience with electrical power distribution equipment, including UPS, switchgear, batteries, monitoring equipment, and generators.
• Knowledge of NETA standards, IEEE, and NEMA specifications for low and medium voltage switchgear.
• Hands-on experience with disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, and testing of low and medium voltage switchgear.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line and three-line diagrams, blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings.
• Technical writing skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and MS Project.
• Familiarity with specialized testing equipment and reporting software.
• NETA or NICET Level II or above certification highly preferred.
• NFPA 70E Low Voltage and High Voltage training preferred.