Electrical Project Deployment Technician - UPS

Vertiv Group • Edison, NJ

19d

About The Position

Vertiv is hiring a full-time Electrical Project Deployment Technician to perform technical start-up and commissioning of large, high-profile projects involving Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) and switchgear. The role involves approximately 80% travel across North America and independent on-site work, with reporting to a Supervisor, Site Leader, or Senior Project Start Up Engineer. Accelerated on-the-job training is provided, and typical projects last 6–12 months.

The position includes on-site and phone-based customer assistance, scheduled maintenance, implementation of Field Change Notices, and maintaining current knowledge of safety bulletins and service tips. The technician is expected to make technical decisions under pressure, meet response-time requirements, maximize productivity, and demonstrate professionalism. Administrative duties include timely timecard, expense, mileage, and service-ticket reporting, as well as maintaining company property and inventory.

The role may involve on-call responsibilities and emergency deployment. Flexible scheduling may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Domestic air travel associated with the role requires a valid REAL ID or acceptable alternative, such as a passport, effective May 7, 2025. A valid driver's license is required, along with successful drug, background, and motor vehicle records checks. Candidates must be at least 18 years old.

The position has physical requirements including standing, walking, using hands, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing regularly; sitting, climbing, and balancing frequently; and lifting up to 50 pounds consistently and up to 75 pounds occasionally. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified candidates with disabilities.

The role is eligible for a competitive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, disability, paid time off, holiday pay, and a 401(k). Additional rewards may include merit increases, annual bonus, stock, profit sharing, allowances, travel or car expenses, and sales incentives, depending on the role and offer. Salary ranges vary by locality: $83,821–$104,826 in CA, NY, NJ, and HI; $76,201–$95,296 in OH, IL, MN, and VT; $80,011–$100,061 in CO, CT, MA, and MD; and $83,821–$104,826 in Washington.

Requirements

• Technical or undergraduate degree, or equivalent industry experience.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical line diagrams and blueprints.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment.
• Solid foundation in Ohm's Law and electronic theory.
• Basic fix and repair techniques.
• Site evaluation skills, including assessment of environmental and operating conditions.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Mechanical aptitude and tool aptitude.
• Computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
• Smartphone proficiency, including apps and email.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must pass a drug test, background check, and motor vehicle records check.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must meet the domestic air-travel identification requirement: valid REAL ID or acceptable alternative, such as a passport, effective May 7, 2025.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified candidates with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical start-up and commissioning of large, high-profile orders involving Uninterruptible Power Supplies and switchgear.
• Provide on-site and phone-based technical assistance to customers.
• Perform scheduled maintenance according to company guidelines.
• Implement Field Change Notices.
• Stay current on Safety Bulletins and Service Tips.
• Maximize productivity by combining service opportunities.
• Make technical decisions under pressure and meet on-site response-time requirements.
• Lead by example with professionalism.
• Submit timecards, expenses, mileage, and ticket closures in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory and company property, including vehicle, laptop, phone, PPE, and test equipment.
• Follow published safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Report work-related incidents within 8 hours.
• Adhere to the Fatigue Management policy.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off (PTO; Flexible PTO is specified for Washington locality)
• Holiday pay (9 days specified for Washington locality)
• 401(k)
• Potential merit increases, annual bonus, and stock
• Potential profit sharing, allowances, travel and/or car expenses, and sales incentives, depending on role and offer details

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed