Traveling Power Distribution Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Traveling Power Distribution Technician

Duration: FTE

Start Date: Immediately

Job Description:
We are seeking a Traveling Power Distribution Technician to support the start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of electrical power distribution equipment across various customer locations. This position is ideal for a hands-on electrical professional with experience in switchgear, power distribution systems, commissioning, and field service operations.

The successful candidate will work directly with customers, contractors, engineers, and project teams to ensure electrical systems are installed, tested, and operating safely and efficiently. This is a travel-based role offering exposure to critical infrastructure projects across multiple industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform start-up, commissioning, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of power distribution and control equipment.
• Install, inspect, and modify electrical and mechanical components including switchboards, circuit breakers, bus systems, power cabling, control wiring, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, control, and networking systems in field environments.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, and service documentation.
• Diagnose equipment failures and conduct root cause analysis to identify and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, and technical support teams to resolve product and commissioning issues.
• Document service activities, inspection findings, testing results, and corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance with electrical safety standards, PPE requirements, and safe work practices.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and on-the-job training to junior technicians.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while ensuring successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

Required Skills:

• Associate Degree, Technical/Vocational Training, Military Experience, or equivalent hands-on experience in power distribution systems.
• 3+ years of experience in electrical, mechanical, technical, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, or field service environments.
• 2+ years of experience supporting switchgear start-up, commissioning, troubleshooting, repair, or related field service activities.
• Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills with the ability to independently resolve complex field issues.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams, schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Experience using electrical testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• Solid understanding of electrical safety procedures, PPE requirements, and industry best practices.
• Ability to travel extensively and work at project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with:

• Switchgear Systems
• UPS Systems
• Generators
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Electrical Commissioning Projects

Experience working in critical infrastructure environments such as:

Data Centers

Hospitals

Water Treatment Facilities

Industrial Power Distribution Facilities