Field Service Engineer - Electrical Switchgear

Associate Field Service

Brief Job Description:

To meet current demands and support our customers in the deployment, maintenance, repair and modification of Switchgear Systems in the best possible way there is opportunity for a number of roles within our services Organization.  To meet this demand, we are recruiting experienced Field Service Engineers to provide consistent quality and support to customers across the EMEA region. The roles will be based out of our Ireland Services Operating unit and will support sites across EMEA. The role will involve extensive travel across the region.

Responsibilities: -

• Ensuring all connections are correctly torqued & fastened.
• Thorough visual examination.
• Low Ohm (Ductor test) across all panel splits.
• Insulation resistance and High Voltage Pressure tests.
• Electrical Function tests.
• Final checks and customer handover.
• Assist in the completion of preventative maintenance tasks for all aspects of LV switchgear panels:
• Non-intrusive visual checks.
• Assist with Thermal imagery checks.
• Assist with ACB Maintenance including secondary injection tests.
• Assist with MCCB Maintenance including secondary injection tests.
• Assist with Low Ohm (Ductor)/Insulation Resistance checks.
• Re-torquing of electrical connections.
• Functional testing.
• Assist with PDU Maintenance.
• Assist with PFC Maintenance.
• Assist with ATS Maintenance.

Qualifications: -

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience in a site / client facing role. 
• Recognised qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience with dealing with clients/customers in a professional manner. 
• Familiar with electrical panel testing & fault finding.
• Understanding of LV Switchgear and Protection devices.
• Working knowledge of Electrical Drawings/Control Systems.
• Excellent attitude to safety and good understanding of safe isolation and electrical safety and safe working practices.
• Familiar with maintaining accurate and detailed completion of test documentation.
• Experience with Client Factory Acceptance Tests / Site Acceptance Tests.
• Knowledge of PC Software & reasonable understanding of IT.
• Excellent communicator – ability to deal with difficult clients under pressure.
• Fully flexible to work additional hours and nights/weekends.
• This is a site-based role and majority of work time will be based on-site or travelling, the role will include extensive overseas travel.
• Full driving license is desirable.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. 

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity.  Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

 

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

 Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to help.join@vertivco.com. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Experience Level

Mid Level