INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN

Power Generation And Distribution Services•Marietta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

PGDS is seeking an experienced Industrial Electrical Field Technician to troubleshoot, test, commission, maintain, repair, and restore critical electrical systems across a range of industries. The work includes low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment and takes place at customer industrial facilities, substations, marine vessels, and generator sites. The role requires 95% domestic travel, with frequent extended assignments lasting multiple days or weeks. Technicians should be comfortable working away from home and contributing safely and professionally to customer projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum 2–4 years of electrical, industrial maintenance, or field service experience.
The posting also describes a target background of 3–7 years in industrial electrical, field service, commissioning, maintenance, or power systems work.
Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams and electrical schematics.
Demonstrated understanding of safe work practices in electrical environments.
Ability and willingness to travel 95% domestically, including frequent extended assignments away from home.
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Ability to communicate professionally with customers and coworkers.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to obtain OSHA 30, NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety Training, CPR/AED Certification, and Lockout/Tagout training within the first 30 days of employment if not already held.

Nice To Haves

Technical school background in Electrical, Power Systems, Substation, Relay Technology, or Utility Lineman.
Experience in substation or industrial power environments.
Exposure to protective relays and secondary injection testing.
Familiarity with Siemens, Eaton, SEL, or GE Multilin equipment.
Experience working with VFDs and PLC-controlled systems.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, startup, preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications.
Work on low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment, including switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, generators, protective relays, and power distribution systems.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and manufacturer documentation.
Use laptops, tablets, testing software, and Microsoft Office to complete electronic reports and communicate project information.
Travel throughout the United States to support customer projects.
Perform a variety of electrical work based on customer needs.