Critical Power Field Technician; UPS Engineer

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Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission‑critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc.,

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Pearce Services/Unified Power is seeking a Critical Power Field Technician (UPS Field Engineer) for San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas, with a commitment to excellence and a strong desire to succeed and learn new skills. As a Critical Power Technician, you will directly support our customers in the onsite preventive, corrective and restorative maintenance of their critical power systems (i.e., UPS, DC systems, inverters, PDUs, STS, and standalone reserve battery technologies).

As a UPS Field Service Engineer for Unified Power, you will possess and utilize the hit‑the‑ground running and think‑outside‑the‑box mentalities that drive swift and superb solutions that address our customers’ needs.

• Install electrical equipment such as small rack‑mounted UPS equipment, various size batteries, UPS/Battery monitoring equipment.
• Maintain Battery Cabinets and racks, Maintenance Bypass, Battery Monitoring Equipment, DC Systems and other electrical equipment.
• Perform periodic and lifecycle‑driven performance of remedial services, including failure analysis and troubleshooting, component replacements and repairs, and battery string replacements and installations.
• Build customer relationships – provide excellent customer service; upsell products.
• Respond to field troubleshooting calls from customers to satisfactory resolution.
• Respond quickly to critical situations.
• Teach and mentor crew members on proper techniques for site work, troubleshooting, repair and analyzing site data.
• Isolate basic hardware, software, and interface malfunctions utilizing various test equipment on multiple products and technologies.
• Specific duties may vary or evolve over time based on business and client needs.

• Prior military training in electronics or avionics (A School, AIT, etc.) preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years serving in a third‑party critical power field service or technical support role with a demonstrated progression in technical proficiency and capability – or –
• Minimum of five (5) years serving in an OEM service environment in the critical power space.
• Good understanding of AC/DC electrical principles.
• Knowledge of test equipment operation, such as multimeters, and battery test equipment.
• Read and interpret electronics schematics with the ability to troubleshoot failures/faults to the component level.
• Understand and have experience enforcing compliance with FCC/FAA/EPA/OSHA regulations and standards.
• Outstanding work ethic, punctual, trustworthy, and reliable – you will set the pace as a senior UPS/Critical Power Engineer.
• Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions within fast‑paced changing priorities.

• At Pearce safety is our number one concern. Candidates must be able to comply with OSHA and applicable DOT Standards.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (if driving a Company Vehicle) and pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds for short durations.
• Ability to kneel or crouch periodically.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel for multiple days with per diem as projects require.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining 100 % safety awareness.
• Lifting heavy objects and stretching above your head.

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