Senior Electrical Test Technician

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TITLE : Senior Electrical Test Technician

Key skills required for this role

electrical, electrical test technician

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Position Summary

The Electrician / Electrical Test Technician is expected to inspect, test, troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain various types of power distribution system equipment.

The ideal candidate will be a NETA Level III / IV or eligible to become a NETA certified technician.

Job Responsibilities

Provide industry-best customer service- always exceed the customer's expectations

Assume emergency on-call duties and if required, respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner

Contribute to a safe work environment; adhere to all safety polices both those outlined in the company safety manual as well as customer safety guidelines

Exhibit a positive collaborative attitude

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain low, medium, high voltage electrical system equipment

Setup and perform electrical tests on the following equipment :

Transformers - power factor, TTR, winding resistance, insulation resistance, excitation and oil analysis

MV and HV conductors - VLF Tan Delta, Partial Discharge, VLF Withstand, DC Hipot Withstand

Circuit Breakers - primary injection, secondary injection, contact resistance, insulation resistance

Automatic Transfer Switch - troubleshooting

Switchgear - Low, Medium and High voltage testing and maintenance

Relays - electromechanical and solid-state testing

Perform required / assigned testing

Properly check in and check out test equipment utilizing the company provided system reporting any damaged or unusable equipment

Treat all company provided assets as if they were your own

Prepare and submit daily reports outlining job progress / completions

Review and submit all company administrative paperwork in a timely manner

Develop client relationships thorough client interface onsite

Identify service opportunities for clients and communicate them to the Manager

Required Skills / Abilities

Willingness to work flexible schedule including overtime, evening, weekends, holidays and night hours as required

Drive daily, locally / regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel

Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Possess strong written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent required

Pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and reference check

Maintain a current valid driver's license and good driving record

Eligibility to work in the US without need for employer sponsored VISA (work permit)

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods (10 hour) of standing, lifting, and carrying materials

Must be able to perform physical labor including reaching, twisting, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and lifting.

Must be able to perform work outdoors in all types of weather.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds at a time.

Must have good hand / eye coordination

Must be in good physical condition and have good motor skills.

Ability and willingness to wear Arc-Flash suit, fall protection harness, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, respirator, and additional personal protective equipment.

Physically able to work with heavy tools and equipment at heights.

Ability to use hand tools and power tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Two-year vocational or post-high school program in electrical trades or industrial electricity.

Associate degree in technology from an accredited 2-year technical college or similar military experience / training

Experience performing medium voltage splicing and terminations

Experience with installation of switchgear and transformers

Ability to read one-line and control diagrams

Computer skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Office products

NETA certification (2 or 3)

5 plus years' experience working on commercial and industrial electrical projects

5 plus years' hands-on experience utilizing industrial electrical test equipment

OSHA 10, OSHA 30, NFPA 70-E training

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 USD.

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