Field Technician

Overview

Commission, test, and troubleshoot automated switchgear on site and in-field.

Key Responsibilities

• fat testing
• switchgear testing
• relay programming
• commission docs
• switchgear inspection
• inventory management

Tasks

-Support management of FAT area including organization and cleanliness -Support factory acceptance testing (FAT) including setup and tear down -Generate site commissioning documentation -Gather parts, tools, and equipment, verify quality and accuracy of components and ship to appropriate venue. -Arrange for his/her own travel utilizing Concur, according to G&W policies -Commission, test, and troubleshoot automated switchgear -Install site specific relay and PLC programs -Perform physical inspection of switchgear and controls -Work in conjunction with AMS technicians and Automation Engineers -Arrange for return & disposition of parts, tools and equipment to the factory after service -Complete trip report and follow up action items -Research job requirements and methods. Plans for alternative solutions and unexpected obstacles. -Conduct and document job safety briefing with customer and/or contractor as needed -Assist in keeping inventory of assets owned by the Power Grid Automation team and those temporarily in the space

Requirements

• 5+ years
• associate degree
• switchgear testing
• sharepoint
• salesforce
• jde

What You Bring

-Proficiency in MS Office -5 + years’ progressive hands-on experience in field service, sales or G&W product -The ability to travel wherever needed, possibly on short notice and weekends. Travel will be required up to 50% of the time. -An Associates’ degree in Electronics or equivalent experience -Functional control and switchgear testing -Experience with SharePoint, Salesforce and JDE software programs -Demonstrated ability to prioritize and reassess as necessary -First responder, CPR certification and field service electrical certification required once in the role. -Highly effective communication skills -Basic troubleshooting of switchgear, wiring, program and communication issues; escalate internally when necessary

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Benefits

-Life Insurance -Annual Profit Sharing -Tuition Reimbursement -Air-conditioned/heated state-of-the-art manufacturing facility -Short and Long-Term Disability -Employee Assistance Program -401 (k) -Health club membership program and reimbursement -Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

About G&W Electric Co.

-Two engineers invented the detachable porcelain pothead, establishing a foundation of innovation. -The company pioneered SF₆-insulated and solid-dielectric switchgear in the 1960s–1970s, and visible-break automation in the 2000s. -Headquartered in Bolingbrook, IL, the company operates in over 100 countries, serving investor-owned utilities, co-ops, and commercial/industrial markets. -Typical projects include grid modernization, underground and overhead distribution, fault-limiting systems, microgrids, and infrastructure for critical sites like the Panama Canal and NASA. -The company expanded its global reach and product portfolio through strategic acquisitions, including Italian sensor and switchgear firms between 2019–2022. -Products operate in extreme environments—overhead, underground, underwater, and on all seven continents, from Brazil to Antarctica.

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