We specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America.
We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.
Job Purpose:
The Electrical Field Test Technician will inspect, test, and maintain electrical substations, generators, distributions systems, panelboards, transmission switchyards.
Technicians will work with electrical equipment, such as SF6 & vacuum circuit breakers, pad mount transformers/GSU transformers, grounding, instrument transformers, and variance of switches both manual and motor operated.
Responsibilities
· Performing High, Medium, and Low voltage testing of electrical power equipment.
· Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
· Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed.
· Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components in a substation.
Qualifications
Required:
· Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
· Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
· Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
· Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.
· Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
Preferred:
· NETA certified a plus
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Bachelors or associate degree in Electrical/Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
· Experience with the following test equipment:
o Power Factor
o Ductor
o Megger
o CT ration & saturation
o Hi-Pot
· Knowledge of the following equipment:
o Circuit Breakers
o Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage | LV/MV/HV
o Transformers
o Switchgear
o Motors
o PT's & CCVT's