UPS Sr.Field Service Engineer - Ohio

TPS Talent LLC; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Car allowance

Cell phone allowance

Health benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Company paid holidays and personal days

401k with company match

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Senior UPS Field Service Engineer to provide commissioning, maintenance, and emergency support for power electronics. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience in the critical power industry, can work independently, and possesses a technical degree. The role requires local travel and the ability to lift heavy equipment. Competitive salary is offered, with a pay range between $90,000 and $100,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years' experience in the critical power industry.
• Ability to complete Field Service Reports in a timely manner.
• Must be able to perform repeated bending and lifting up to 100 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for commissioning and providing support on power electronics.
• Perform design reviews and coordinate on-site testing.
• Attend training on various OEM units and Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting down to component level

Customer service

Use of hand tools and test equipment

Independent work

Computer hardware & software knowledge

Education

Technical degree

Technical graduate of a two-year accredited technical school

Tools

Test equipment

UPS systems

Power electronics equipment

Job description

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TITLE

Senior UPS Field Service Engineer

DIRECT HIRE

LOCATION

With 1.5 hr travel time to Columbus or Cincinnati, Ohio

FIELD JOB DETAILS

• Majority Local Travel: Primarily within the local area with occasional overnight stays nationwide based on business needs and training opportunities.
• Reimbursements: Mileage reimbursement, car allowance, and cell phone allowance provided. Tools provided by company. Any overnight travel is reimbursed.

HEALTH BENEFITS

• Medical - United Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Flex-Spending Account
• Benefit card to be provided to employees for prescription drug purchases.
• Life Insurance & ADD
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 10 company paid holidays plus 2 personal days
• 401k - 3% company match

Job Description: Senior UPS Field Service Engineer

The Senior UPS Field Service Engineer applies diversified knowledge of the power electronics industry to complete start-up, testing, troubleshooting, operations and maintenance work of UPS and related critical power equipment. The SFSE will be home based and dispatched to customer sites as required.

Specific Duties

• Responsible for commissioning, maintaining and providing emergency support on power electronics at customers’ sites within the regional coverage area
• Performs commissioning-focused design reviews, prepares commissioning test procedures and reports, coordinates and oversees on-site testing
• Involved in preventive maintenance, emergency response, equipment start-up and/or field modifications
• Attends periodic training at the company’s headquarters on various OEM units and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which includes testing equipment and/or rebuilding older systems
• Troubleshoots issues with the technical-support group related to maintenance or operation of equipment
• Participates in the development of Methods of Procedures (MOPs) and be expected to consult with supervisor(s) concerning unusual problems and developments.

Job Requirements

• Preferably 5-10+ years' experience in the critical power industry and ability to troubleshoot down to component level on equipment such as UPS, batteries, PDU’s, STS, etc.
• Utilizes hand tools and test equipment to perform work
• Must be able to provide high level of quality customer service
• Must be able to complete Field Service Reports in a timely manner
• Requires knowledge of equipment manufacturer’s specifications
• Ability to work independently and exhibit resourcefulness
• Must be able to perform repeated bending & lifting of up to 100 lbs. during certain procedures
• Must be able to provide necessary pro-active recommendations to clients
• Candidate must be willing to work nights & weekends when necessary
• Knowledge of general computer hardware & software applications
• Previous 3rd Party UPS experience a plus
• UPS OEM factory training or experience in Liebert / Emerson / Vertiv, APC / MGE / Schneider, or Eaton / Powerware, a MUST
• Technical degree a plus
• Previous military experience and training a plus

Educational Background

Technical graduate of a two-year accredited technical school in an engineering/technical field. OR Three to five years of technician experience in related power electronics field or industry.

The pay range for this role is: 90,000 - 100,000 USD per year (Columbus, Ohio)