What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Controls & LV/MV Switchgear Technician II position at JDC Power & Electric?
Are you the person customers count on when their power system trips, a PLC program misbehaves, or a breaker won’t close? If you thrive on solving tough electrical problems without hand-holding, this Technician II role with JDC Power Systems, LLC is for you.
What you’ll tackle- Diagnose and repair: transformers, circuit breakers, low/medium-voltage switchgear, PLC controls, and SCADA interfaces.
- Own on-site troubleshooting with minimal supervision to minimize downtime.
- Perform inspections, testing, and verification to industry standards.
- Partner with senior technicians/engineers on escalations and complex calls.
- Be the main point of contact for the customer during service activities.
- Produce clear reports: test data, findings, corrective actions, and performance insights.
- Schedule and prioritize work; coordinate parts and tools for efficient completion.
- Maintain precise records for inventory, time, and equipment usage.
- Use remote diagnostics; support junior and senior teammates remotely as needed.
- Lead with safety: run briefings, site hazard assessments, and follow OSHA/company protocols.
- Contribute to SOPs and recommend improvements to elevate service delivery.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- NFPA 70E, OSHA 30, or related certifications are a plus.
- 3–5 years of field service experience in power systems, electrical equipment, or industrial controls.
- Track record troubleshooting and repairing complex electrical systems/components.
- Experience with PLCs, SCADA, LV/MV switchgear, transformers, breakers, and protective relays.
- Familiarity with field service software/tools is helpful.
- Expert problem solver with strong diagnostic skills.
- Comfortable with multimeters, relay test sets, and diagnostic applications.
- Effective communicator with customers and internal teams.
- Organized time manager who can juggle multiple priorities.
- Team collaborator committed to excellent service.
- Ability to travel frequently with overnight stays across the U.S.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and one-lines.
- Uncompromising approach to safety and customer satisfaction.
- Experience across both low- and medium-voltage systems.
- Exposure to PLCs, SCADA platforms, and protective relay commissioning.
- Location: DMV area; regional office in Sterling, VA.
- Travel: Daily/weekly trips to customer sites and internal field locations throughout the region.
- PLC troubleshooting
- 120/208/240/480 V systems
- SCADA experience
- PLC wiring
- Switchgear: Mitsubishi, ABB, Siemens, Schneider Electric, Eaton
- PLCs: Siemens, Schneider Electric
JDC Power Systems, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where all employment decisions are made on an individual basis without regard to characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law.
JDC Power Systems, LLC is committed to making our application process accessible to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request as required.*
Salary : $32 - $45