Field Service Technician

Emerald Transformer•DeFuniak Springs, FL

13d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Emerald Transformer is seeking a Field Service Technician to test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair transformers and related power distribution equipment at customer locations. This hands-on position works with high, medium, and low voltage systems and specialized electrical testing equipment. The role requires frequent travel, including overnight stays, and availability for overtime, weekends, call-in assignments, and emergency customer response. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, mechanically inclined, dependable, and committed to quality work and professional customer service.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
Ability to complete required safety, equipment, material-handling, crane, and respirator training.
Experience testing, maintaining, or repairing transformers or related electrical distribution equipment is preferred.
Experience with electrical test equipment, including TTR, Megger, winding resistance, power factor, relay, breaker, or high-potential test equipment, is preferred.
Experience using Omicron or Vanguard Instruments equipment is preferred.
Welding experience is preferred.
Relevant electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, utility, military, technical school, or field service experience will also be considered
Ability to read equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and written work instructions.
Ability to safely use hand tools, test equipment, and material-handling equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and troubleshooting ability.
Ability to accurately document test results and completed work.
Effective teamwork, communication, and customer-service skills.
Ability and willingness to travel frequently and work a flexible schedule.
Ability to perform heavy physical work, including lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally and more than 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors around electrical equipment, moving machinery, chemicals, oils, elevated work areas, and extreme temperatures.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including respiratory protection when necessary.

Responsibilities

Test, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair transformers, voltage regulators, circuit breakers, protective relays, switchgear, instrument transformers, and related power distribution equipment.
Conduct diagnostic testing on high-, medium-, and low-voltage electrical systems.
Read and interpret equipment manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, and test results.
Prepare accurate technical reports documenting testing, maintenance, repairs, and equipment conditions.
Safely use hand tools, pneumatic tools, cutting torches, and specialized electrical test equipment.
Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material-handling equipment after completing required training.
Follow company safety and environmental procedures, customer-site requirements, and personal protective equipment standards.
Properly handle and dispose of oils, solvents, and other chemicals used during service work.
Maintain assigned tools, equipment, vehicles, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Travel throughout the Emerald Transformer service territory, including overnight and extended stays.
Work overtime, evenings, weekends, call-in assignments, and emergency response hours when required.
Work effectively with customers, field crews, facility associates, and other Emerald Transformer operations.
Perform facility-based work when field assignments are unavailable.