Field Service Technician I

Qualus - Nashville, TN

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Nashville, TN

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

As a Senior Field Service Technician at Qualus, you will be responsible for testing, maintaining, and repairing various electrical equipment, including low and medium-voltage circuit breakers, transformers, and switchgear. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring efficient operations both in the shop and in the field. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the energy sector while showcasing your skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical capabilities for testing relays, circuit breakers, transformers, motor control equipment, and related switchgear in the field, including synch check, point-to-point.
• Perform and lead a crew in the field for testing/maintenance/repair of breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor control and associated equipment.
• Ensure proper preparation and documentation for site projects.
• Help evaluate department talent base, identify training needs, and recommend effective action plans for meeting performance expectations.
• Identify and secure equipment needs for shop/field.
• Provide daily site summaries for site work in coordination with assigned project manager.
• Provide weekly production status reports to project management, operations managers, and Service Assistant.
• Maintain an understanding of the technical side of company core business needs.
• Attend and contribute to project kickoff meetings.
• Support budget adherence on projects.
• Continuously instruct and train others.
• Support the sales effort by assisting with labor estimates and job walks when necessary.
• Remain current on all safety and technical training.

Requirements

• 5 years' related experience in power plants, industrial services, primary power distribution and related protection and control schemes.
• Licensures and Certifications: NETA 2, 3, or 4 preferred.
• Education: High School Diploma.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Valid Driver's license and good driving record.