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PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The purpose of the Field Service Mechanical Technician is to perform the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of busway systems and mechanical installations at customer sites. This position participates in corrective field actions related to quality improvement, manufacturing remediation, and warranty work. The role also assists with commissioning and startup, including installation of IEM equipment components and subassemblies, primarily in data centers and industrial applications.
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SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Execute the installation, inspection, and commissioning of electrical busway systems and mechanical components at customer sites. • Work as part of mechanical field service teams to ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with specifications, industry standards, and OEM guidelines. • Report project milestones and goals to coordinate project timelines and logistics. • Perform onsite troubleshooting, diagnostics, and repairs of electrical and mechanical systems to ensure installed equipment functions properly. • Participate in corrective field actions related to quality improvement, manufacturing remediation, and warranty items. • Assist with commissioning and startup of IEM equipment at customer sites, including installation of components and subassemblies. • Maintain accurate reports on installations, inspections, service activities, and required follow up actions. • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations during installation and service activities. • Support on the job training of field service technicians and service team members, providing technical mechanical guidance and reinforcing IEM quality standards. • Stay current with advancements in busway and mechanical systems and contribute to process improvements in the field. • Collaborate with engineering and teams to resolve design, installation, and operational issues. • Perform installation and modification of electrical or mechanical components and subassemblies, including panelboard interiors, circuit breakers, bus bars, switchgear section doors and subpanels, metering components, power cabling, and control wiring. • Provide technical support to field service management and commercial sales teams, answering installation questions within their expertise and referring issues requiring additional technical direction to the Mechanical Lead. • Confirm schematics are correct and required materials are available before arriving onsite. • Coordinate with technical project managers and manufacturing facilities to resolve product or commissioning issues identified by IEM or reported by customers. Identify additional field resources and replacement parts needed. • Prepare and distribute complete service reports, project closeout paperwork, and other required documentation. • Prepare and submit all customer field trip service and startup reports weekly for review and recordkeeping. • Perform other duties as assigned by management.