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Medium Voltage Field Service Technician - Switchgear / Transformers / Protective Relays / Power Dist

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc

Job Description

Job Description

Medium Voltage Field Service Technician – Switchgear / Transformers / Protective Relays / Power Distribution

URGENT NEED!

We are seeking a Medium Voltage Field Service Technician to support the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium voltage electrical distribution equipment. This position plays a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of critical electrical infrastructure across utility, industrial, commercial, and mission-critical facilities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform field testing, commissioning, startup, troubleshooting, and maintenance of medium voltage electrical equipment.
  • Service and inspect switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, motor control equipment, and power distribution systems.
  • Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance activities on electrical infrastructure.
  • Perform acceptance testing, relay testing, insulation resistance testing, and power system diagnostics.
  • Interpret electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, protection and control drawings, and equipment documentation.
  • Support equipment energization, outage planning, and startup activities.
  • Coordinate with customers, project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure successful project execution.
  • Prepare service reports, test documentation, and commissioning records.
  • Maintain compliance with all company, client, OSHA, and NFPA safety requirements.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • 3+ years of experience working with medium voltage electrical equipment.
  • Experience commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, installing, and maintaining switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, substations, power distribution systems, UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems, ATS (Automatic Transfer Switches), and standby generators.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and protection diagrams.
  • Understanding of electrical safety practices including LOTO and NFPA 70E.
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to customer sites.
  • Ability to pass background and driving record checks.

Preferred Experience

  • Medium voltage switchgear (5kV–35kV)
  • Power transformers
  • Protective relays (SEL, ABB, GE, Schweitzer, etc.)
  • Circuit breakers and reclosers
  • Substation equipment
  • Electrical acceptance testing
  • Relay commissioning and troubleshooting
  • UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems
  • Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
  • Generator installation, commissioning, startup, maintenance, and troubleshooting
  • Utility, industrial, renewable energy, data center, healthcare, mission-critical, or critical infrastructure environments

Skills & Expectations

  • Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic capabilities.
  • Experience supporting critical power infrastructure including UPS systems, ATS equipment, standby generators, switchgear, transformers, and protective relays.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently in field environments.
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills.
  • Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous learning.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

To apply, send your resume to

Patrick DelGaone

Keywords: Medium Voltage, MV Technician, Field Service Technician, Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Transformers, Protective Relays, SEL Relays, Relay Testing, Commissioning, Electrical Testing, Acceptance Testing, Substations, Power Distribution, Utility Power Systems, Electrical Infrastructure, Industrial Power Systems, Electrical Maintenance, Field Service Engineer, UPS, Uninterruptible Power Supply, ATS, Automatic Transfer Switch, Generator Technician, Generator Commissioning, Generator Maintenance, Critical Power, Mission Critical, Data Centers, NETA, NFPA 70E, High Voltage, Electrical Power Systems, Grid Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Critical Infrastructure, Power Generation, Transmission & Distribution, Electrical Construction, Energy.

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Company Description

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Hundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.

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Information Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.

Company Description

Libertyjobs.com has become an essential destination site for experienced job seekers. Our recruiters are continually posting active job openings to the website. Feel free to search our database of open positions and apply for your next career move!\n\nHundreds of new jobs are listed on the site every month in a wide range of industries and locations. Last year we had over 900,000 unique job seekers visit our website, which means over 75,000 skilled job seekers search our openings every month.\n\nEstablished in 2003, Liberty Personnel quickly grew into one of the largest technical recruiting agencies on the East Coast. Today, Liberty Personnel has a national presence and a diverse client base. Listed below are a number of the industries and openings we work on:\n\nInformation Technology, Software Programmers, Engineering, Manufacturing, Legal, Plant Maintenance, Construction, Oil and Gas, Medical Communications, Accounting, Finance, Electronics, Scientific, Medical Device, Sales, Pharmaceutical, Admin, Automation, Controls, Civil, HVAC, Wastewater, Structural, Electrical, Chemists, Validations, Logistics, Food Production, Renewable Energy and Machinists.

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