Medium Voltage Field Service Technician II, Midwest Region

The role

The Medium Voltage Field Service Technician II assists crews with testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting of medium voltage equipment and systems. This field-based role involves technical work, safety compliance, and project coordination across the Midwest region.

What you will do

• Attends daily job site safety briefings
• Assists crews in testing, inspection, and maintenance of high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment
• Installs, tests, and maintains electrical apparatus including circuit breakers, transformers, grounding systems, battery systems, and switchgear
• Performs troubleshooting of electrical and control systems
• Analyzes test results using electrical theory
• Consults schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and engineering resources
• Performs repair, replacement, and maintenance activities
• Conducts DGA sampling and applies results to determine action
• Repairs external leaks and performs cold weld patches on Medium Voltage transformers
• Manages project documentation including test reports and closure packages

Required qualifications

• A bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical or electronic technology, or equivalent experience
• 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively
• Ability to work nonstandard business hours occasionally
• A valid driver’s license
• A driving record that meets SMA insurance requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Experience installing, testing, and maintaining circuit breakers, transformers, grounding systems, battery systems, and switchgear
• Familiarity with high voltage test equipment and the ability to interpret its results
• Certifications through the AVO Training Institute or another accredited institution or trade school (Medium Voltage Transformer Levels I and II, Switch Gear and Circuit Breaker Maintenance with ground
• Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and observe surroundings
• Ability to routinely lift up to 50 pounds

Nice to have

• Experience with pad mounted transformers
• Medium Voltage terminations
• Operation of switchgear
• Industry certification programs, such as AVO, oil analysis, or manufacturer programs
• Knowledge of solar or alternative energy markets
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code
• NETA Level II or III certification

Benefits

• Medical plan options through Aetna, plus Kaiser in California
• $0 premium option
• SMA covers about 90% or more of medical premiums
• Up to $1,500 a year to HSA on the high deductible plan
• $0 employee only dental and vision options
• Short and long term disability
• $50,000 in life and AD&D insurance at no cost
• 16 days of PTO, increasing with tenure
• 12 paid holidays
• 401k plan with a 100% match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for professional development
• Company vehicle provided

Before you apply

• Must reside within the Midwest region
• Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis
• SMA America does not offer employment visa sponsorship of any kind

About the company

SMA America is the U.S. subsidiary of SMA Solar Technology AG. It provides solar inverter technology and solutions for residential rooftops to large scale utility plants.