Field Service Technician – Microgrid Systems
RavenVolt Inc, An ABM Company · Richmond, VA · 2 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of commercial/industrial experience working with diesel and/or natural gas generators, paralleling switchgear, and controllers
- Ability to travel 50–70% overnight, Monday through Friday (minimal weekend travel)
- Conduct all business and social activities with professionalism, integrity, and ethical standards
- Able to pass a physical examination, background check, and drug screening
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook email and calendars
- OEM training, manufacturer certifications, and/or EGSA certification preferred
Key Responsibilities
- Perform inspections, field start-ups, commissioning, system modifications, preventative maintenance, operator training, and document all site visits related to Microgrid Switchgear and Control Systems
- Conduct wiring checks to verify control power distribution and component operation using appropriate test equipment (0–125V DC and 0–15kV AC)
- Utilize PLC, HMI, and component software for system setup, operation, troubleshooting, and programming modifications
- Verify proper operation of system components, including PLCs, HMIs, metering, protective relays, circuit breakers, and related equipment per contract documents
- Verify correct operation of communication circuits, including Ethernet (TCP/IP), RS‑232/485, Modbus, Modbus+, fiber, BACnet, and customer SCADA systems
- Cook up coordination with third-party vendors to verify operation of generators, BESS, solar, ATSs, remote annunciators, and connected devices
- Manage onsite third‑party vendors to ensure efficient and successful startups or upgrades
- Maintain detailed documentation, including customer signoffs, trip reports, drawings, sequences of operation, component serial numbers, system setpoints, and software/firmware versions
- Understand functionality of all components within and connected to switchgear systems, including generators, alternators, voltage regulators, controllers, ATSs, BESS, and solar systems
- Make generator speed and voltage adjustments for proper synchronization, loading/unloading, and kW/kVAR sharing
- Submit customer feedback to the Quality Department to track product or system issues
- Provide feedback on switchgear design, PLC/HMI programming, circuit design, and sequences of operation
- Review scope of work, submittals, schematics, wiring diagrams, sequences, and manuals prior to site visits
- Manage costs related to onsite work, including travel and expenses
- Mentor incoming associates and provide technical feedback to peers
- Assist with updates to product and departmental procedures
- Understand and adhere to applicable industry codes (e.g., NFPA 110)
- Perform daily activities with minimal supervision
- Provide on‑call emergency support as required
- Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures at all times
Physical Demands
- Position requires approximately 85% physical activity at customer sites and 15% administrative responsibilities
- Must be able to operate a service vehicle daily and drive for extended periods
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials weighing 5–50 pounds
- Frequent standing, walking, sitting, climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
- Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, and protective footwear
- Vision requirements include close, distance, color, depth perception, and focus adjustment
- Ability to hear, communicate verbally, and perceive visual and auditory signals
- May be required to work long or unpredictable hours
About RavenVolt, an ABM Company
RavenVolt is a turnkey energy solutions and construction (EPC) management provider, specializing in providing tailored onsite energy solutions to increase energy reliability and resilience while minimizing long-term operational costs. We are hyper-focused on delivering resilient, efficient, and sustainable microgrid systems that support a wide range of industries across the United States.
Our Expertise Includes:
- Licensed to operate in 40 states
- In-house design services with multi-state licensed engineers
- A proven team that has completed thousands of projects nationwide
- Dedicated in-house project management and construction personnel
- National vendor relationships supporting all critical microgrid components
At RavenVolt, you’ll be part of a team shaping the future of distributed energy and infrastructure through innovative, end-to-end solutions.
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