Technical Support Lead

Vancouver, BC
On-site
Posted Jun 24, 2026
1 position

$55,000–$75,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Technical Support Lead serves as the primary contact for customers to resolve technical issues and coordinate service activities. They are also responsible for developing support processes with engineering and mentoring technical team members.

Job details

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!

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have over 5 years of technical customer-facing experience and proficiency in troubleshooting industrial electrical and control systems. Experience with battery power conversion and leading technical teams is highly preferred.