Field Service Technician III, Switchgear

POSITION SUMMARY

A Field Technician is responsible for assisting in start-up commissioning, integration, emergency service and troubleshooting of Vertiv medium voltage electrical switch gear, circuit breakers, protective relays, plc, meters and other automated devices as well as mechanical repairs and modifications. The FT is required to establish, promote, and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others as appropriate. The FT is also required to maintain continuous communication with CRC, Supervisor, and direct manager.

A Field Technician is responsible for assisting in start-up commissioning, integration, emergency service and troubleshooting of Vertiv 15

KVAC electrical switch gear.

• Establish, promote and maintain excellent rapport with all customers, co-workers, sales representatives and others.
• Evaluate the operating conditions of equipment.
• Interact comfortably with all levels of internal and external customers.
• Manage one's own schedule with self-motivation.
• Perform general and preventive maintenance on switch gear.
• Respond to emergency calls at customer's request.
• Strive to provide all customers a 'first time fix' for their equipment.
• Provide accurate and timely communication to internal and external customers.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety policies, procedures, guidelines, and laws.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of timecards, expense reports, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement.

5+ years of hands-on Medium Voltage switch gear or field services is desired.

• Training in electrical theory and technologies. Experience and/or prior military service performing applicable job duties.
• Familiarity with electrical/electronic test equipment and fundamentals.
• Reading schematics and blueprints for power control, automation is desired.
• Power distribution, AC/DC, Voltage Circuit Theory and practical troubleshooting skills is desired.
• Background in electrical power including medium voltage and experience with most types of switch gear testing is a plus.
• Experience with programming PLCs and HMIs is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Standard computer skills including MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Valid driver's license is required.
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset.

Due to the safety sensitive aspect of the role, candidates are required to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. In addition, candidates will also be required to complete and pass a pre-employment background check.

High School Diploma or GED.

• Must be able to consistently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent Standing.
• Frequent kneeling / crawling / stooping.
• Frequent bending / twisting.
• Frequent climbing (stairs, ladders).
• Frequent driving (car, van, truck).

• Extreme cold (below 32*).
• Extreme heat (above 100*).
• Noise Level (Medium / High need to shout to be heard).
• Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors).
• Protective Equipment Required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, respirator, mask, etc.).
• Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather).

80%.

• Safety
• Integrity
• Respect
• Teamwork
• Diversity & Inclusion

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission‑critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv (NYSE: VRT) brings together hardware, software, analytics and ongoing services to enable its customers' vital applications to run continuously, perform optimally and grow with their business needs. Vertiv solves the most important challenges facing today's data centers, communication networks, and commercial and industrial facilities with a portfolio of power, cooling and IT infrastructure solutions and services that extend from the cloud to the edge of the network.

Headquartered in Westerville, Ohio, USA, Vertiv employs around 34,000 people and does business in more than 130 countries. Visit  to learn more.

No calls or agencies please.

Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with…