Staging Site Technician

Schneider Electric•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Staging Site Technician manages staging operations and supports customer projects through equipment preparation, floor-space coordination, system assembly, hardware verification, software installation, and shipment-readiness activities. The role serves as designated backup for Shipping and Receiving personnel and must be prepared to perform those responsibilities when assigned personnel are unavailable. The technician works with Project Managers, Engineers, and Operations personnel to use staging resources efficiently and to maintain safety, quality, and reliability standards. The position supports system integration, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) preparation, and project delivery by ensuring equipment and project assets are organized, validated, documented, and ready for deployment. This is a full-time U.S.-based position. The stated annual pay range is USD 86,400–129,600, including base pay and short-term incentives.

Requirements

Associate degree, technical diploma, military technical training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supporting equipment staging, installation, commissioning, maintenance, or technical project delivery activities.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, equipment documentation, installation manuals, and project requirements.
Working knowledge of electrical, automation, control, networking, or related technical systems.
Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
Experience performing equipment inspections, hardware verification, and troubleshooting activities.
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with ability to collaborate across technical and operational groups.
Ability to safely move, organize, and manage equipment in staging and warehouse environments.
Ability and willingness to learn and perform Shipping and Receiving duties and provide effective backup coverage when assigned personnel are unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting industrial automation, control systems, digital systems, or electrical projects.
Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), system integration, or commissioning activities.
Knowledge of Schneider Electric products, systems, and project execution processes.
Experience with inventory management, asset tracking, or warehouse coordination systems.

Responsibilities

Assign, coordinate, and maintain staging floor locations for active projects to support efficient space utilization and workflow.
Partner with Project Managers to estimate and plan floor-space requirements based on project scope, equipment volume, and delivery schedules.
Monitor staging capacity, identify potential space constraints, and recommend solutions.
Coordinate movement of staged equipment within the facility and ensure project assets are organized, identified, and tracked.
Support warehouse, logistics, and project teams in maintaining staging efficiency and achieving project milestones.
Maintain accurate documentation and tracking records for staged equipment, project materials, and system configurations.
Provide Shipping and Receiving coverage when assigned personnel are out of the office.
Maintain working knowledge of the Shipping and Receiving Standard Operating Procedure, including roles, documentation, communications, inventory control, receiving, and outbound shipment requirements.
When providing coverage, receive, verify, process, track, and ship materials according to established procedures, safety requirements, and business controls.
Coordinate shipping and receiving activities with Project Managers, requestors, carriers, and other stakeholders.
Keep shipping and receiving records, forms, packing documentation, and system transactions complete and current while performing backup duties.
Collaborate with engineers to stage, assemble, configure, and prepare systems and equipment before shipment or deployment.
Support early project system setup, including software loading as needed, and create or maintain required project cybersecurity documentation.
Assist engineering teams with equipment validation, system integration, and pre-shipment inspections.
Perform hardware checkout and verification to confirm equipment completeness, functionality, and readiness for customer delivery.
Support FAT preparation by ensuring equipment, documentation, and project components are available and properly configured.
Perform operational checks, inspections, and testing to verify system functionality and equipment readiness.
Identify and report equipment issues, discrepancies, or technical concerns and support corrective actions.
Follow technical procedures, quality requirements, and safety standards during staging and testing activities.