Electrical Equipment Field Service Technician - $1000 Sign on bonus

Point Eight Power•New Orleans, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician performs installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and emergency repair of low-, medium-, and high-voltage power systems at client sites throughout the US. This role requires 80% travel, primarily within the Gulf Coast region, and operates with a high degree of independence. The ideal candidate combines strong electrical controls experience with excellent customer communication skills and a commitment to safety. You'll serve as the on-site technical expert, building client relationships while keeping critical power equipment running reliably. Travel: 80% within the US | Occasional international travel Location: Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, or Mississippi (must reside in one of these states)

Requirements

Residency: Must currently live in Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, or Mississippi
Education: High school diploma or GED, Required.
Experience: 4+ years working with generators, governors, regulators, switchgear, or similar power equipment, Required.
Industry Background: Power generation, utilities, oil & gas, marine, or energy sectors
Electrical Controls: Solid hands-on experience with electrical control systems
Tools: Proficient with multimeters, hand tools, wiring equipment, and soldering
Software: Comfortable with Microsoft Office for documentation and reporting
Driver's License: Valid license with clean driving record (required for travel), Required.

Nice To Haves

Technical diploma in Industrial Electrical, Maintenance, or related field
EGSA Certification
PLC programming experience (Allen-Bradley, Quantum, Premium)
Relay programming experience (Basler, Multilin, Sepam, Woodward)
Familiarity with communication protocols (Modbus, Ethernet, Fiber Optic)
Experience with GE, Siemens, or Woodward devices

Responsibilities

Perform installation, calibration, preventative maintenance, and emergency repairs on power generation equipment
Troubleshoot and repair breakers, shutdown switches, wiring harnesses, alternators, battery systems, and control panels (Point Eight Power and competitor equipment)
Conduct root cause analysis on complex electrical failures
Work with arc-resistant systems and perform field surveys
Serve as the on-site technical expert answering questions, educating clients on maintenance best practices, and building long-term relationships
Communicate clearly with customers about issues, solutions, and timelines
Partner with Engineering, Production, and Sales teams on service estimates and parts recommendations
Mentor junior technicians as you develop leadership skills
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Provide emergency support when critical systems go down (rotating on-call schedule)