Lead Electrical Field Service Technician

Lead Electrical Field Service Technician

Tomball / Greater Houston, TX

$35–$55/hour DOE

Travelling Position | Home for Weekends

Are you experienced in MV/LV switchgear testing and commissioning, with the ability to lead projects and develop technicians?

Preston Recruitment is recruiting a Lead Electrical Field Service Technician for an established power distribution and electrical equipment business supporting industrial and mission-critical customers across the U.S.

You’ll join a close-knit team, combining hands-on technical work with crew leadership and customer coordination.

What You'll Do:

• Lead testing, startup and commissioning of MV/LV switchgear, transformers and associated equipment.
• Support VFD commissioning, new installations, equipment replacements and retrofits.
• Deliver preventive maintenance, repairs and electrical troubleshooting.
• Diagnose faults across complete electrical systems, from incoming power through to downstream equipment.
• Supervise crews and mentor technicians in testing, reporting and safe working practices.
• Perform relay testing/programming, insulation resistance, Hi-Pot, DLRO, transformer turns ratio and winding resistance testing.
• Interpret electrical drawings, prepare test reports and coordinate with customers and project teams.
• Support customer site visits and identify further maintenance and commissioning requirements.

What You’ll Need:

• 7–10 years of electrical field service experience.
• Strong MV/LV switchgear testing, commissioning and troubleshooting expertise.
• 3+ years of LV/MV variable frequency drive experience.
• NETA III or NICET training - certification does not need to be current.
• NFPA 70E and OSHA 30 training.
• Knowledge of NETA testing procedures and relevant electrical test equipment.
• Experience leading crews, training technicians and working directly with customers.
• Degree preferred; technical qualifications or equivalent field experience considered.

What You'll Get In Return:

• $35–$55/hour DOE, with the final rate agreed according to technical capability, plus sales incentive.
• $60/day per diem when traveling.
• Employer-paid hotels, airfare and rental cars.
• Approximately 35-45% travel, typically on trips lasting two to four days.
• Usually home at weekends, with occasional weekend travel or support.
• Overtime according to project demand.
• Direct access to leadership and scope to help develop the commissioning and maintenance team.

Apply with your resume or contact Maisie Clark at [email protected] for a confidential conversation.