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Field Service Representative - San Antonio

Schneider Electric · Multiple locations ·

Pay:
60.000 - 80.000
Job type:
Full Time

Field Service Representatives collaborate with customers, team members, and third‑party partners to perform assembly, startup, diagnostic, repair, and preventive maintenance on Schneider Electric equipment and equipment from third‑party manufacturers. They work in a variety of dynamic environments, travelling to customer sites as required.

Typical day

Pre‑site, startup, repair, preventive maintenance, and field modification of equipment

Problem solving with customers, electricians, sales partners, technical support, and District Service teams

Completion of field service reports, expense reports, preventive maintenance, and startup data sheets

Work with Manager and/or Regional Service Director to resolve complex escalated issues

Continuous learning and training on various products both in the field and in the classroom

Additional responsibilities

Travel throughout the region for local customer support or country‑wide travel, including overnight travel by vehicle/air

Assist senior technicians and support Project Management on larger system start‑ups

Work alongside larger teams of FSRs and collaborate with Project Managers on higher complexity projects

Act on behalf of the District Service Manager to resolve operational issues as required

Qualifications

Associate’s degree, trade/vocational certification, Military training or similar experience in electrical‑related disciplines

Ability to read blueprints/schematics

Thorough understanding of principles of AC and DC power, various AC and DC supply circuit components

2+ years of field service repair and customer service with UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems, power distribution and switchgear, seamless automatic transfer switches (ATS), power distribution units, electrical, electro‑mechanical or electronics related equipment

2+ years in Field Services or equivalent industry experience

Good safety practices and adherence to company’s safety procedures and policies (lock out tag out, comply with all safety programs and complete safety related trainings on time)

Identify hazards present in the work area and report all safety matters, incidents, near misses, to management or safety representative

NFPA‑70E or OSHA experience is preferred

Safe driving and vehicle operations skills

Skill in utilizing test and diagnostic equipment

Experience reading and interpreting schematics, drawings, and operation manuals

Ability to write service reports, correspondence, procedures, and effectively present information and respond to customer questions

Work frequently requires strenuous physical tasks, including bending, stooping and lifting and carrying items weighing up to 40 pounds

Work outside in a variety of environmental extremes such as heat, cold, rain, and dust

Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time, including working in small confined spaces

Benefits
Within the first 180 days, new employees receive 8 weeks of in‑person training in Dallas, TX, with all expenses paid. After training, they receive online courses and on‑the‑job mentoring. The company offers flexible work arrangements, paid family leave, 401(k) with match, wellbeing programs, holidays & paid time off, and military leave benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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