Senior Electrical Field Tech Service Field Service North Canton

Powell•North Canton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Powell Service Division is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Service Technician interested in joining one of the nation’s leading providers of medium and low voltage switchgear. Powell Service Technicians are responsible for ensuring the end to end safety, quality and performance of Powell equipment across the US and Canada. This includes performing installations, preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, and periodic supervision of small crews. The ideal candidate thinks critically, can work well independently, and is a problem solver. Senior service technicians are expected to service the west coast, gulf coast south, offshore and east coast service regions. Qualified Service Technicians are provided safety and technical training with full office support. Once qualified, Technicians are assigned a company vehicle, standard tooling, testing equipment, a laptop, smart phone, and company expense card.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma
Three or more years’ experience as a shop and / or field electrical / technician.
Exhibit knowledge of Electrical Industry manufacturing standards.
Specific knowledge of ANSI IEEE C37 applicable to the design and manufacture of breakers and switchgear.
Specific knowledge of ANSI IEEE device function numbers; ampacities of electrical conductors in switchgear applications; electrical air and surface creepage clearance requirements.
Demonstrate knowledge in the design and manufacture of bus and structural modification projects.
Undergo Factory Certified Technician training, and maintain a passing grade.
Experienced in the art of writing accurate and complete test reports, project summaries and has the ability to explain anomalies found on a given project.
Knowledge of basic electrical theory and control circuits i.e.: Ohm's Law; Basic AC and DC theory; contactor and circuit breaker schematics.
Ability to perform hi-pot testing and breaker function testing. i.e.: testing of over-current and motor protection relays with current injection; acceptance testing of dielectric apparatus using over voltage testing; mechanical and electrical functional testing of circuit breakers and electrical switchgear.
Proficiency with computer skills using Oracle, MS Outlook, Power DB, Word & Excel.
Working knowledge with using the following test equipment: Hi potential, DLRO, Multi-meter, dial caliper.
Demonstrate working knowledge with the use of various hand tools and mechanical adaptability.
Must have verbal and written communication skills.
Willing to attend in-house and out-side training.
Willing to travel up 85% of the year.
Demonstrate ability to read and interpret plan sets and one line diagrams.
Must have legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in problem solving is a preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to Powell’s current safety and quality standards
Complete all site documentation in in a timely manner; including but not limited to, weekly time sheets, Signed service and repair order, materials used and report writing.
Provide regular and clear communication regarding work schedule to Field Operations Scheduler and District Service Manager
Maintain flexible work hours, which will include over time and periodic weekend support
Comply with Powell‘s standard operating procedures, documentation processes, safety processes and protocols.
Coordinate with Powell Project management, customers, vendors, and labor support in a professional and customer-centric manner
Able to work in different roles from supporting the Manufacturing Department with in house fabrication, to overseeing small crews on installation projects.
Switchgear and PCR installations
Troubleshooting mechanical repair issues.
Perform performance testing on Powell equipment and components, including but not limited to; insulation testing (megger testing), Ductor, Hi Potential testing, torque tests and mechanical / functional testing.
Perform regular inspections of any issued vehicle or calibrated equipment/tools.
Demonstrate ability to manage tasks, commitments, and deadlines as it pertains to assigned tasks, communications with customers, and internal customers