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Electrical Field Technician

Eaton's Engineering Service & Systems Division is seeking Electrical Field Technicians to join our teams in Kennewick, WA or Boise, ID. These roles offer a company vehicle and a guaranteed 40-hour paid week! The expected annual salary range for this role is $67,500 - $99,000 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You'll Do: Eaton has the largest and most experienced team of field services technicians and engineers in the industry, and we are looking to grow our team. In this role, you will:

• Work on assigned projects for electrical equipment
• Deliver technical solutions to customers
• Perform less conventional complex engineering assignments that may involve equipment or product design, testing of materials, process studies, or research investigations
• Display proficiency in the following: Test Equipment Operation, Troubleshooting Techniques, Protective Relays, Power Quality Measurements, Disaster Recovery, Rotating Machinery, Protection & Control Design
• Generate timely and accurate service reports on work, product performance, and warranties.

Team Benefits: Guaranteed 40-hour base pay, eligible for overtime and travel premiums, career growth, mentorship, and safety training, company vehicle, toolkit, and phone, tuition assistance, leads program with bonus pay, opportunities across 32 service branches.

Position Success Criteria: Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program and policy; submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings. Must have the ability to work variable hours, including nights & weekends, and travel within the district/state/region/country based on customer requirements. This position requires you to drive an Eaton vehicle. Must be able and willing to obtain Department of Transportation (DOT) non-CDL qualification and comply with all DOT regulatory requirements, if required. Understands 3-phase power systems and low, medium, and high voltage power distribution equipment. Practices electrical safety measures. Performs physically demanding tasks, requirement to stand, walk, stoop, squat, kneel, and reach above, to, and below shoulder level, lift, carry, push, pull, and use hands to handle and feel. Frequently required to climb and regularly required to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to push/pull greater than 50 pounds with assistance. May be required to drive extended distances, work in extreme weather and temperature conditions, work at sites with areas that have poor lighting, ventilation, and dust and/or be exposed to high noise levels. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid TWIC card. Proficient with hand and power tools for equipment assembly. Strong computer skills. Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills. Works well under time constraints and in stressful situations. Explain technical problems and solutions. Collaborates effectively with the team to meet project deadlines.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent or higher with minimum 2 years of electrical or mechanical industry experience, or in lieu of HS diploma or GED, completion of accredited trade school and/or program completion with 5 or more years of experience evaluating and servicing electrical distribution or control systems. Must be able to work in the US without corporate sponsorship now or in the future. No relocation offered, only candidates within 50-mile radius of Kennewick WA or Boise ID will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. Must have a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution. Minimum of 1 year of field service evaluating and servicing electrical distribution or control systems. Electrical or General Contractor's License. Professional Engineering License. Experience in testing, troubleshooting, evaluating, and servicing electrical distribution and control systems. Experience performing power quality measurements, troubleshooting, analysis as well as protective relays. NICET/NETA certification.

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