Senior Field Service Technician: Southeast

Established in 2002, PDM provides electrical maintenance and testing services across the United States. Our mission is to excel in the electrical maintenance industry through quality workmanship and superior customer service. We are looking for proactive, experienced personnel to join our growing team as a Lead Field Service Technician in the Southeast region.

About the Role

As a Lead Field Service Technician, you will provide preventative maintenance, warranty, and repair services on electrical systems at customer locations. This position involves 75% travel, primarily in the Southeast, with most assignments lasting 1–3 weeks (never exceeding 4 weeks in one location). The role offers significant travel perks, scheduling flexibility, and vacation options. This is not a standard 9–5, 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities

• Delegate and oversee all onsite work activity
• Conduct daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA), lockout, and test sheet reviews
• Assist team members with high-level technical tasks, including troubleshooting using wiring diagrams or electrical prints
• Provide on-the-job training (OJT) for technicians with lesser skill sets
• Review job scopes and assign crews
• Maintain communication with customers regarding issues found and onsite progress

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a field involving 480V power, reading prints, electrical theory, power distribution, electrical testing, or power generation
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to pass drug tests and background checks for government or private secure facilities
• Physical fitness to lift up to 50 lbs, carry equipment, kneel, climb, and walk long distances
• Basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Excel/Word, Adobe Reader, Dropbox)
• Familiarity with hand tools and electrical testing equipment
• Leadership experience

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

• Experience with insulation resistance testing (Megger), DLRO, secondary/primary injection tests, TTR tests on transformers, power factor (Doble) tests, Hi-Pot tests on MV breakers/contactors, and cable testing

Preferred:

• Military experience
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree
• Master Electrician’s License
• NETA Certificate (Level 2 or higher)
• NICET Certificate (Level 2 or higher)
• Journeyman or Master Electrician certification
• Generator Mechanic experience
• Naval Nuclear Power Training
• Manufacturing or Data Facility Maintenance Technician experience
• Power Generating Station Technician experience
• Army Prime Power School Training

Benefits

• Company vehicle
• 401(k) matching
• Dental, health, vision, and life insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Pay

$40.00–$65.00 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time (40+ hours per week)
• 8–12 hour shifts
• Overtime, holidays, and weekends as needed