Lead Field Service Representative

Lead Field Service Representative

Eaton's Engineering Service & Systems Division is seeking a Lead Field Service Representative to join our team. This travel-based role involves installing, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing electrical switchgear systems at industrial, commercial, and critical infrastructure sites.

Field Service positions include a company vehicle and a guaranteed 40-hour paid workweek.

This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton's Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver's license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You'll Do:

Eaton has the largest and most experienced team of field services technicians and engineers in the industry, and we are looking to grow our team. In this role, you will:

• Support customers across the power system lifecycle: startup, commissioning support, maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, upgrades, and emergencies; identify and present additional sales opportunities to customers
• Provide 24/7 on-call availability in field service engineering and technical support for electrical power distribution equipment
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with customers, service shops, and other organizations
• Generate timely and accurate service reports on work, product performance, and warranties
• Manage multiple projects independently
• Mentor less experienced technicians

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or higher with a minimum of 5 years of field service in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems, or in lieu of HS diploma or GED, completion of accredited trade school and/or program completion with 9 or more years of experience evaluating and servicing electrical distribution or control systems
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future. All candidates must currently reside within 75 miles of WORK LOCATION to be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree and/or military experience
• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution
• Electrical or General Contractor's License
• Professional Engineering License
• Experience performing power quality measurements, troubleshooting, analysis as well as protective relays
• NIET/NETA certification

Skills:

Position Success Criteria:

• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter
• Must have the ability to work variable hours, including nights & weekends, and travel within the district/state/region/country based on customer requirements
• Must be able and willing to obtain Department of Transportation (DOT) non-CDL qualification and comply with all DOT regulatory requirements, if required
• Understands 3-phase power systems and low, medium, and high voltage power distribution equipment
• Performs physically demanding tasks, requirement to stand, walk, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach above, to, and below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. Frequently required to climb. Regularly required to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Occasionally required to push/pull > 50 pounds with assistance. May be required to drive extended distances, work in extreme weather and temperature conditions, work at sites with areas that have poor lighting, ventilation, and dust and/or be exposed to high noise levels
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid TWIC card
• Proficient with hand and power tools for equipment assembly
• Strong computer, problem-solving and logical thinking skills
• Works well under time constraints and in stressful situations
• Explain technical problems and solutions
• Collaborates effectively with the team to meet project deadlines

Additional Information:

Team Benefits:

• Guaranteed 40-hour base pay, eligible for overtime and travel premiums
• Career growth, mentorship and safety training
• Company vehicle, toolkit, and phone
• Tuition assistance for ongoing learning
• Leads program with bonus pay
• Opportunities across 32 service branches

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.