Senior Field Service Technician (US-SD/ND)

Senior Field Service Technician

Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Job Description

Job overview In this role, you will have the opportunity to execute service work of medium to high complexity power delivery equipment; such as: transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, PLCs, Relays, and more. As a Senior Field Service Technician you will be responsible for leading the more junior field service techs in the field and being the primary contact with the onsite client. Hire Type: Direct Location: Remote but most reside in South and North Dakota area Role and responsibilities: Responsible for hands-on execution of projects including startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, engineering, design, and repair of Power Delivery equipment in respective area; Power Delivery includes transformers, switchgear, OCBs, Circuit Breakers, busways, UPS, ATS, PLCs, Relays, Power Management Controls systems and other Power related equipment & controls. Leading outages with other field engineers, technicians, and contractors including project management, lead site engineer or site project manager. Perform administrative functions such as writing technical reports, ordering materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheet, and expense sheets on a complete timely, and thorough basis. Planning, organizing, and performing multifunctional field assignments in designated areas of expertise, directing the work of other field engineers and craft labor as required, in a timely and efficient manner. Developing and further expanding technical knowledge and expertise, currently recognized industry standards for engineering ability. Planning, preparing, and/or instructing both internal and external training programs as required, to impart and perpetuate field engineering and/or product knowledge in area of specialization. Performing administrative functions in a timely manner that are associated with your work; such as writing technical reports, ordering necessary materials, securing quotations, preparing job status reports, reports to customers, time sheets, expense tracking sheets, and cost control activities. Such tasks must be completed on a timely, and thorough basis.

Qualifications for the role High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years relevant field engineering experience Technical skills in testing of power distribution and delivery to include Low Voltage and Medium Voltage Breakers, Switchgear, Relays and Transformers. Experience in the repair and refurbishment of LV and MV circuit breakers (OEM equipment such as Siemens, GE, ABB, SquareD, Multilin relays, and Schweitzer Relays) Experience in testing, commissioning, startup and troubleshooting of medium voltage synchronous machines (including excitation systems), controls systems and Programmable Logic controllers a plus Up to 75% domestic travel Knowledge of industrial customer base in geographical area Must have clean driving record for work vehicle We are unable to sponsor an employment visa at this time. Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work in the US. Salary Competitive hourly pay + OT Benefits Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan. Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus Vision benefit Company paid life insurance (2X base pay) Company paid AD&D (1X base pay) Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay. Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks Employee Assistance Program Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption Employee discount program Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP) Time off Our client provides 11 paid holidays. Vacation is provided based on years of service for hourly and non-exempt positions. JSG and our client are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. ** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.