Power Systems Field Technician -- LV/MV Switchgear & Protection

Job Description

Job Description

Shape the uptime of critical power systems

At JDC Power Systems, LLC, your field expertise keeps facilities energized and safe. As a Power Systems Field Technician, you’ll move from site to site diagnosing issues, restoring operation, and commissioning equipment that customers rely on every day.

A day in the field

• Arrive onsite prepared to investigate alarms and symptoms across transformers, circuit breakers, and low/medium-voltage switchgear.
• Run diagnostics, interpret test results, and execute repairs to minimize downtime and restore performance.
• Support startups and commissioning—verifying settings, confirming interlocks, and documenting acceptance criteria.
• Leverage remote tools when possible to accelerate resolution before rolling a truck.
• Serve as the customer’s primary contact during the visit—explain findings, set expectations, and ensure satisfaction.
• Deliver concise service reports, test records, and performance feedback to close each engagement.

Safety first—always

• Work to OSHA requirements, company procedures, and industry standards every time.
• Participate in ongoing safety training and keep current safety certifications.

What you’ll bring Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (required).
• Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or related discipline (preferred).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NFPA 70E, OSHA 30) are valued.

Experience

• 3–5 years in field service focused on power systems, electrical equipment, or industrial controls.
• Hands-on background troubleshooting and maintaining transformers and breakers.

Skills

• Expert problem-solver with strong electrical troubleshooting capability.
• Comfort with field service software, ERP tools, and Microsoft Excel/Word.
• Clear communicator who can translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
• Self-directed, able to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.

Extra competencies

• Exposure to LV/MV systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, SCADA, and protective relays is a plus.

Other requirements

• Frequent travel with overnight stays to customer sites and JDC locations nationwide.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Strong commitment to safety and customer success.
• Comfort using industry-standard test equipment (multimeters, breaker test sets, etc.).

Physical demands and work setting General physical demands

• Stand and walk on jobsites for extended periods (8–12 hours/day).
• Bend, kneel, squat, crouch, and crawl in tight spaces.
• Climb ladders and stairs; access elevated locations.
• Work indoors/outdoors in dusty, dirty, hot, cold, and varied industrial conditions.

Lifting and material handling

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Occasionally move up to 75 lbs with help or mechanical aids.
• Push, pull, and maneuver gear such as switchgear components, cable reels, and test sets.

Manual dexterity and tools

• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and test instruments.
• Fine motor skills for terminations, wiring, and precise adjustments.
• Work effectively while wearing gloves and arc-flash PPE.
• Comply with PPE requirements including arc-flash suits, hard hats, safety glasses, safety boots, and fall protection.

Vision and hearing

• Adequate vision to read schematics, labels, and digital displays.
• Color recognition for conductor identification.
• Ability to hear and respond to alarms, equipment sounds, instructions, and safety communications.

Environment

• Work around energized and de-energized electrical systems.
• High-noise areas requiring hearing protection.
• Construction and energized-facility conditions with dust and dirt.
• Full PPE use as required (arc-flash suits, hard hats, safety glasses, safety boots, fall protection).

Travel and scheduling

• Frequent regional/national travel.
• Overtime, weekend work, and on-call rotations as needed.
• Extended shifts during commissioning and startup.

Growth and rewards

• On-the-job learning and professional development in power systems and controls.
• Competitive pay, health coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Support for additional certifications.
• Collaborative, team-first culture where your impact is recognized.

Preferred proficiencies

• Journeyman’s License
• Electrical Installation
• Electrical Troubleshooting
• Electrical Repair
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification (OSHA 10)
• Relay Testing
• SCADA Experience
• Field Service Readiness
• Microsoft Excel

Tools and technologies you’ll use

• SCADA
• ERP Software
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Siemens, Schneider Electric)

Compliance statements

*JDC Power Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where all employment decisions are made on an individual basis without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.

*JDC Power Systems, LLC, believes that supporting a respectful and inclusive workplace is critical to our success. JDC Power Systems, LLC is committed to making our application process accessible to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodation upon request as required.