Field Service Technician

Job Title:

Field Service Technician

The Field Service Technician performs start-up, commissioning, installation, testing, troubleshooting, and service support for switch gear and related power distribution equipment across multiple facility types, including data centers. This role requires strong diagnostic skills, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve moderately complex technical issues with minimal supervision. The technician serves as a trusted customer contact in the field and may provide guidance, support, and on-the-job training to entry-level technicians.

Job title:

Field Service Technician

Location:

Ashburn, VA with 75% travel

Pay Rate: $44-$65/hr (based experience)

• Direct Hire Opportunity
• 100% employer-paid benefits
• Daily Per Diem
• Service Truck eligibility after 90 days

• Independently perform start-up, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, service, and repair of equipment such as switchboards, control panels, and power products.
• Install and modify electrical and mechanical components and subassemblies, including panel board interiors, circuit breakers, bus bar, subpanels, control components, power cabling, and control wiring.
• Analyze system failures, identify root causes, and determine appropriate corrective actions for moderately complex technical issues.
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits, control wiring, and networking equipment to restore proper operation.
• Conduct electrical testing and commissioning of switch gear in data center and other facility environments.
• Interpret and work from electrical wiring diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and technical documentation to complete tasks accurately.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
• Serve as a primary contact in the field, representing the company professionally and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Provide guidance, support, and on-the-job training to entry-level technicians as needed.
• Travel to regional field offices, vendor sites, and customer locations, including occasional international travel, to perform field service work.

• Minimum of 1–3 years of related electrical, mechanical, technical, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, or field service experience preferred.
• At least 1+ years of experience supporting switch gear start-up and commissioning required.
• 1+ years of experience commissioning and start-up of power distribution systems, including switch gear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs, or related equipment commissioning activities preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and power distribution systems required.
• 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.
• Prior experience with testing, troubleshooting, service, repair, and commissioning of switch gear in a data center environment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform start-up or installation of switch gear.
• Valid passport and willingness to travel up to 75% to regional field offices, vendor sites, and customer locations, including potential international travel.

• Experience working in data center environments is preferred.
• Background in power generation or power distribution for large-scale AI and cloud infrastructure is beneficial.
• Comfort working with mechanical systems in addition to electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high quality standards.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Adaptability to different facility types and job site conditions.

You join a leading-edge organization in the power generation and distribution space that supports many of the world’s largest AI and cloud companies. The company offers 10 paid holidays per year, quarterly profit-sharing bonuses, and benefits that are 100% employer-paid for internal employees. You can expect consistent and guaranteed…