Field Service Technician – Power Distribution

About the role

Schneider Electric is seeking a Field Service Technician to deliver assembly, startup, diagnostic, repair and preventive maintenance on power distribution and critical power equipment at customer sites across the United States.

Key responsibilities

• Perform pre‑site startup, repair, preventive maintenance, and field modifications on UPS, switchgear, ATS and PDU equipment.
• Collaborate with customers, electricians, sales partners, technical support and district service teams to solve problems.
• Complete field service reports, expense reports, preventive‑maintenance logs and startup data sheets.
• Travel regionally (and occasionally nationwide) to provide on‑site support, including overnight trips.
• Assist senior technicians and support project managers on larger system start‑ups.
• Act on behalf of the District Service Manager to resolve operational issues.

Required profile

• Associate’s degree, trade/vocational certification, military training or equivalent electrical‑related experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Strong understanding of AC and DC power principles and related circuit components.
• Minimum 2 years of field service repair and customer service experience with UPS systems, power distribution, switchgear, ATS or PDUs.
• At least 2 years of overall field service or equivalent industry experience.
• Commitment to safety practices, including lock‑out/tag‑out procedures and timely completion of safety training.

Required skills

• Reading blueprints/schematics
• AC and DC power principles
• UPS systems
• Power distribution units (PDU)
• Switchgear
• Automatic transfer switches (ATS)
• Electro‑mechanical and electronics equipment
• Lock‑out/tag‑out safety procedures

What we offer

• Comprehensive product and digital tool training
• Service vehicle, tools, uniform, mobile device and laptop provided
• 40‑hour weekly guarantee with overtime opportunities
• Site‑based position with occasional non‑standard hours
• Opportunities for regional and nationwide travel