Field Service Technician - Switchgear, UPS, ATS, LV MV HV Power

Field Service Technician - Switchgear, UPS, ATS, LV MV HV Power

Travel: Up to 80% within the U.S.
Location: Preferably residing in Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, or Mississippi

The Field Service Technician provides expert technical support for power systems through installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. This role combines strong electrical and mechanical skills with a customer-first mindset and a commitment to safety and quality. If you’re a hands-on technician who enjoys problem-solving in dynamic field environments, this opportunity lets you make an immediate impact while traveling across the U.S.

Perform field service activities including preventive maintenance, installation, calibration, and emergency repair of low-, medium-, and high-voltage power systems
.

Troubleshoot and repair switch gear, breakers, shutdown switches, wiring harnesses, alternators, and battery systems for both Point Eight Power and competitor equipment.

Conduct root cause analysis and advanced troubleshooting on electrical controls, arc-resistant systems, and field power systems.

Provide technical expertise and educate clients on equipment maintenance and operation.

Mentor and support junior technicians under supervision of senior field staff.

Ensure all work meets safety, quality, and compliance standards
, including on-call support as needed.

Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Sales teams to improve service processes, reduce costs, and recommend parts or upgrades.

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and customer satisfaction.

Education & Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Technical Diploma in Industrial Electrical, Maintenance, or related field (Preferred)
• EGSA Certification (Preferred)
• Valid Driver’s License with clear record (past 7 years)
• TWIC Card and valid Passport (Required)
• Firefighting, Scaffolding, First Aid, and CPR certifications (Preferred)

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in installation, testing, maintenance, or reliability of generators, governors, regulators, or switch gear.
• 4+ years in power generation, utilities, oil & gas, marine, or energy industries.
• Strong background in electrical controls (Required).
• Engineering or PLC programming experience (Preferred).

Technical Skills

• Familiar with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Quantum, Premium) and relay programming (
  Basler, Multilin, Sepam, Woodward
  ).
• Working knowledge of communication protocols (
  Modbus, Ethernet, Fiber Optic
  ).
• Proficient with multimeters, wrenches, drills, wiring tools, and soldering
  .
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with GE, Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Woodward devices.
• Strong understanding of safety compliance, documentation, and customer communication.

Ability and willingness to travel extensively
, including internationally.