Field Service Technician II - Ashburn, VA

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•Ashburn, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Field Service Technician Level II role is responsible for performing start-up, commissioning, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and service support for IEM equipment. This position requires strong diagnostic skills, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve moderately complex technical issues with minimal supervision. The Field Service Technician Level II serves as a trusted customer contact in the field and may assist with providing guidance, support, and on-the-job training to entry-level technicians.

Requirements

Associate degree, vocational training, military experience, or equivalent experience in power distribution systems, including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, or related equipment commissioning activities preferred.
1+ years of experience supporting switchgear start-up and commissioning.
Minimum of 1–3 years of related electrical, mechanical, technical, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, or field service experience preferred.
Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and power distribution systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and technical documentation.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
Strong diagnostic, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to provide clear updates to customers, contractors, Project Managers, and internal teams.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and escalate issues appropriately when additional support is needed.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to accurately document service activities, corrective actions, parts usage, and follow-up items.
Ability to assist with training, mentoring, or shadowing Level I technicians as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree, vocational training, military experience, or equivalent experience in power distribution systems, including switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, or related equipment commissioning activities preferred.
Minimum of 1–3 years of related electrical, mechanical, technical, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, or field service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently perform start-up, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, service, and repair of IEM equipment, including switchboards, control panels, and power products.
Install and modify electrical or mechanical components and subassemblies, which may include panelboard interiors, circuit breakers, bus bar, subpanels, control components, power cabling, and control wiring.
Attend project meetings and support coordination with contractors, clients, Project Managers, and internal IEM teams.
Analyze system failures, identify root causes, and determine appropriate corrective actions for moderately complex technical issues.
Troubleshoot electrical circuits, control wiring, and networking.
Coordinate with Project Managers, manufacturing facilities, engineering, or other internal support teams to resolve product, commissioning, or customer-reported issues.
Accurately document service activities, root cause analysis, corrective actions, parts usage, open items, and follow-up requirements.
Assist with training, mentoring, shadowing, or on-the-job support for Level I technicians, as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.