Technical Support Lead
Position Type: Full Time, Permanent
About Portable Electric
At Portable Electric, we believe in a future without GHG generators. We believe the future is electric.
We are a Vancouver-based clean tech manufacturer, connecting teams to clean power all over the globe. PE designs and manufactures VOLTstack® Power Stations – industrial grade, battery-powered generators that provide instant power whenever and wherever it’s needed.
PE is a global leader in actively providing clean energy to the film, events, utilities, construction, and EV charging industries in North America and Europe. We have deployed over 1,500 units across 13 different countries globally.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technical Support Lead to join our Operations team. Acting as the frontline representative for our customers, this role is dedicated to addressing issues promptly, delivering timely resolutions, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to quality, safety, and customer service.
What You’ll Do:
Customer Support & Documentation
- Coordinate and support service activities to ensure timely resolution of customer issues.
- Respond to customer inquiries and help to resolve technical problems.
- Assist with service scheduling, planning, logistics, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate with Sales, Logistics, and Operations to support customer requirements.
- Maintain service records, repair documentation, and standard operating procedures.
- Act as a senior technical resource for service technicians and production team members.
Process Development
- Work with engineering to develop customer service and support processes and technologies.
- Experience or interest in working with AI to develop workflows and procedures.
- Collaborate with engineering and sales to manage and track customer problems and resolutions.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and service processes.
Team Collaboration
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused work environment.
- Support training, mentoring, and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Lead by example in maintaining high standards of workmanship, quality, and customer service.
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of customer-facing responsibilities in a technical organization.
- Experience with battery and power conversion technology an asset.
- Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical and control systems.
- Bonus: Experience working with generators, power systems, switchgear, power distribution equipment, or similar technologies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating technical teams.
- Experience working directly with customers
- Experience in manufacturing, production, or custom equipment environments.
- Experience working with engineering teams on product development, prototyping, or product improvement initiatives.
- Take initiative and is resourceful.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficient in writing reports and keeping good records.
- Always professional and diplomatic.
What Makes You Successful
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to support team success and continuous improvement.
Location: This is a role working out of our Vancouver, BC office
Salary: $55K to 75K annually, dependent on experience
Why Choose Portable Electric
At Portable Electric, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a talented team, building innovative power solutions while taking an impactful role in both production and service operations. This position offers a unique blend of technical challenges, leadership opportunities and a direct impact on customer success.
Start your Journey with Portable Electric
Let's make the world more sustainable together! Apply now by sending us your resume. We want to hear from you!
Skills Required
- 5+ years of customer-facing responsibilities in a technical organization.
- Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical and control systems.
- Experience with battery and power conversion technology.
- Experience working with generators, power systems, switchgear, or power distribution equipment.
- Experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating technical teams.
- Experience working directly with customers.
- Experience in manufacturing, production, or custom equipment environments.
- Experience working with engineering teams on product development, prototyping, or product improvement initiatives.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Proficient in writing reports and keeping good records.
- Takes initiative, resourceful, professional and diplomatic.
What We Do
Portable Electric (PE) is a Vancouver-based cleantech company and manufacturer of the Voltstack e-Generator, a clean energy alternative to traditional gas and diesel generators. In the last five years, these power stations have quietly charged past idling gas and diesel generators to become an industry leader in sustainability with silent, emissions-free electric generators. From small, nimble units capable of navigating disaster relief sites, to powerful systems capable of fast charging EVs, powering construction sites, or holding up Hollywood film shoots, Portable Electric sits at the forefront of the fast-growing mobile energy revolution.
