Switchgear Services

At Vertiv, we’re on a mission to empower the people that will power the future. From a simple swipe to life-changing medicines, from push notifications to generative AI. We design, manufacture, and service the products and solutions that keep the world connected.  With $6.9 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach spanning nearly 70 countries, we are uniquely positioned to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people. 

We are now looking for a new Responsable Technique – Switchgear Services to join our dynamic team in Rungis, France!

In this position you will support the delivery of LV switchgear and busbar services across the region. This site-based role combines hands-on technical work, team supervision, and direct customer interaction. An excellent opportunity for an electrical professional looking to grow within a dynamic service environment.

What kind of work will you be doing? 

• Supervise the regional Switchgear team.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Field Service Engineers and customers.
• Identify and assess tooling/PPE/equipment requirements within your Field Service team.
• Support the Services Operations Director to ensure all work is delivered to specification and to a high standard.
• Conduct safety and quality audits.
• Carry out on-site project work on LV switchboards and busbar systems - installation, commissioning, testing, and handover across multiple projects.
• Investigate on-site issues/faults and perform necessary repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance on LV switchboards and busbar systems.
• Prepare all tools, test equipment, and site documentation for project/maintenance activities.
• Communicate and liaise with customers, subcontractors, and internal departments to ensure timely progress and adherence to project/contract milestones.
• Liaise with internal procurement for material requirements and assist with service provider selection.
• Manage site-related documentation, ensuring it is signed off by all relevant parties and uploaded to customer portals in a timely manner.
• Take responsibility for safe working practices on site and ensure full compliance with relevant HSE procedures.
• Be prepared to undergo various levels of security clearance and background checks for high-security customer sites.
• Travel within a defined geographical area to customer sites.
• This is a site-based role, and the majority of working time will be spent on customer sites or travelling.

 What will make you successful? 

• Minimum 3 - 4 years of experience in a site-based or customer-facing role.
• Minimum BAC+2 (Associate Degree or equivalent) qualification in Electrical Engineering.
• Practical knowledge of electrical schematics and control systems.
• Fluent English (interface with the factory in Ireland).
• Experience in a supervisory role.
• Recognised qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Professional customer interaction experience.
• Familiarity with electrical panel testing and fault finding.
• Competence in primary and secondary injection testing.
• Competence in flash testing.
• Strong practical knowledge of LV switchgear, busbar systems, and protection devices.
• Good understanding of safe isolation and electrical safety.
• Experience maintaining accurate and detailed test documentation.
• Experience with Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility to work overtime when required on customer sites.
• Full driving licence.

If YOU are the person we are looking for, feel free to apply and let's start drafting your future career in a healthy and growing environment!

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

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