Switchgear Technician

Company: Orion Talent
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: October 22, 2024

Job Description:

Position Details:
Title: Switchgear Technician
Location: Ashburn, VA
Shift: Day shift. Overtime is based on client needs.
Compensation: $104- $156K
Benefits: Company offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage. (* indicates exceptions may apply)
--- Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance) Provider- Anthem
--- Flexible Spending Account Options
--- 401K Plan (ER contribution 3 %) Provider- Principal
--- Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance
--- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
--- Paid Time Off accrues biweekly (0-2 years: 10 days, 3-5 years: 15 days, 20 days after 6 years) + 40 Hours sick time* (depending on location)
--- 11 Company Holidays *
--- Employee Referral Program
Travel: Up to 25% overnight travel. Daily local travel.

Position Description:
The Critical Systems Technician, Power Distribution (Switchgear III) will serve as a technician for all Company mission-critical electrical services/maintenances under contract. The position will be responsible for monitoring compliance with contractual commitments. This position will provide leadership and knowledge regarding the installation, service, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and operation of mission-critical data center electrical equipment. Assist with the battery replacements and new installations.
--- Review technical specifications with the sales team and project managers to identify the field operations scope of the project as defined in Company bid packages.
--- Interface with services team to ensure proper specification compliance.
--- Provide job-specific technical support.
--- Interface with the factory to resolve any site-related technical issues.
--- QA/QC of Power Distribution Equipment.
--- Create Critical Power System MOPs, SOPs and EOPs.
Perform preventive maintenance services (PM) on contracted gear and other components.
--- Install and service all Power Distribution Equipment.
--- Capable of troubleshooting distribution and transmission controls.
--- Perform function testing of Low, Medium, and High voltage Switchgear, relay panels, transformers, ATS, and circuit breakers.
--- Examine relay settings and logic equations for confirmation of system operation in accordance with design.

Requirements:
Company is looking a Switchgear Tech (Field Service) working out of a company provided truck driving around Northern VA. The ideal candidate will need to have heavy electrical testing, electric troubleshooting with switchgear experience.
--- High school or equivalent (Preferred).
--- Two to Five years (Required) Mission Critical Electrical Systems.
--- 3-5 years of field repair/customer service experience with ups, electrical, electro-mechanical, or electronics-related equipment or 3-5 years of mission critical specific product experience required.
--- Experience with electrical power distribution equipment. This includes UPS, switchgear, batteries, monitoring equipment, generators, etc.

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