Field Service Technician – Electrical Systems

Qualdoc
  • Columbus, OH
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    Field Service Technician – Electrical Systems

    Location: Ohio-Based | Travel: 75%+
    Department: Field Service

    About the Role

    PowerFlo is looking for a hands-on Field Service Technician to install, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain mission-critical power distribution equipment, primarily in data center environments.

    This position is suited for an experienced electrical service professional who can work independently in the field, troubleshoot complex equipment, communicate effectively with customers and internal teams, and maintain accurate service documentation.

    What You’ll Do

    • Install, start up, test, and commission power distribution systems.
    • Perform system verification, functional testing, and commissioning activities.
    • Configure and troubleshoot HMIs and control interfaces.
    • Diagnose and repair 3-phase power systems, transformers, high-voltage components, switchgear, and distribution equipment.
    • Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues using schematics, one-line diagrams, and mechanical drawings.
    • Apply systematic root-cause analysis in live infrastructure environments.
    • Serve as the onsite technical point of contact and coordinate with engineering and internal teams.
    • Train operators and maintenance personnel on equipment and system operation.
    • Communicate system conditions, findings, and recommended next steps clearly by phone, email, and service reports.
    • Document labor, parts, service activities, and technical findings in the company system of record.
    • Identify recurring equipment issues and recommend product or process improvements.
    • Help develop service procedures, technical documentation, training materials, and internal knowledge resources.
    • Follow applicable electrical codes and safety requirements.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

    What You Bring

    Required:

    • 3–7+ years of experience in field service, electrical service, or a related technical role.
    • Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
    • Working knowledge of 24V, 120V, and 480V systems.
    • Basic PLC troubleshooting experience.
    • Experience working with fuses, breakers, and transformers.
    • Ability to interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.
    • Willingness and ability to travel 75%+, including occasional short-notice travel.
    • Valid driver’s license.
    • Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
    • Strong documentation skills and attention to detail.

    Preferred:

    • Data center power infrastructure experience.
    • Familiarity with switchgear, UPS systems, PDUs, RPPs, or similar equipment.
    • Commissioning experience.
    • OSHA or other formal safety training.

    What Makes You a Good Fit

    You’re dependable, practical, and comfortable figuring out problems in the field. You can work independently without losing communication with your team, remain professional in customer-facing situations, and take ownership of your work from troubleshooting through documentation and follow-up.

    Apply Today

    If you’re a hands-on technician looking for a high-impact field role, we’d love to hear from you.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColumbus, OH

    Skills

    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • Commissioningunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Electricityunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Functional Testingunmatched
    • High Voltage (HV)unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Maintenance - Electricalunmatched
    • Network Operations Centerunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • On Site Supportunmatched
    • Procedure Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)unmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Schematicsunmatched
    • Startupunmatched
    • Switchgearunmatched
    • System Operationsunmatched
    • Technical Writingunmatched
    • Three Phase Powerunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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