Team Lead Low Voltage Technician

Hanley Energy; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanley Energy in Ashburn, Virginia seeks a Team Lead Low Voltage Switchgear Technician to lead a field team on critical power projects across AMER. The role requires hands-on installation, startup, and commissioning of LV switchgear and coordination with clients and third-party commissioning agents.

Based at the US East Region office with travel across the US and occasional international travel, the candidate will oversee LV technicians, manage documentation, and ensure compliance with NFPA70

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in switchgear or related field with leadership experience
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Responsibilities

• Support the East Coast LV Cx Manager on AMER projects
• Lead LV technicians on sites with daily tasks and priorities
• Attend client commissioning meetings at various locations
• Provide documented coordination with third-party commissioning agents
• Produce progress reports and maintain project documentation
• Travel to customer sites as required
• Provide on-call support for critical product lines
• Maintain internal records for customer supplied equipment

Skills

Team leadership

Electrical theory

Control circuits

Ladder logic

Electrical safety

Modbus TCP/RTU

Industrial Ethernet

MS Office 365

Education

NFPA70 Certification

OSHA10 Certification

Tools

Adobe PDF

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 Boardman, 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 Team Lead Low Voltage Switchgear Technician to join our team in Ashburn, Virginia.

This role is within the Hanley Energy US East Region, providing project support to the East Coast LV Commissioning Manager. Prior training and experience working with Critical Electrical Systems is essential for the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the East Coast LV Cx Manager with assigned projects across AMER.
• Manage and support LV technicians on sites with daily tasks and priorities.
• 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, Project Management 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 East Coast LV Cx Manager.

Technical/ Job Specific Skills Required:

• Work within a team environment.
• Strong ability to guide and support a team in a fast-paced construction environment.
• 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 L2 Installation verifications, L3 Startups and L4 Commissioning is a must.
• Review and Specification Development.
• Factory and Site Acceptance Testing

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidates will have:

• A minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience or equivalent training with a strong track record in driving implementation of product development projects, preferably in the switch gear industry.
• Strong people management skills and a proven ability to manage and lead multi-functional teams to drive success.
• Proven ability to collaborate and work effectively with others in a dynamic matrix environment that includes interactions with multiple stakeholders.
• 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.
• NFPA70 Certified.
• OSHA10 Certified.

Location

Based at our United States US East Regional Office in Ashburn, Virginia with nationwide travel as required and international travel from time to time. Most of the time will be spent in the IAD Region but must be willing to travel across the states if and when required