Advanced Electrical Testing Technician (Field Specialist)

Trimgroup; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k retirement

Paid holidays

Vacation/sick leave

Job summary

The Tri-M Group, LLC is hiring a Testing Tech to perform advanced tests on electrical power equipment and support service tasks under the direction of the Operations Manager. The role requires reading drawings, following safety protocols, and traveling regionally to job sites.

Responsibilities include operating test equipment, interpreting results, preparing reports, and coordinating with supervisors. Candidates should have an electrical background, a journeyman license, and be willing to train

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or post-secondary technical training.
• NETA Level 2 certified or capable of certification proven by years of experience. Obtain NETA Level 3 certification within 3-5 years.
• Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship and hold a current journeyperson license.
• Completion of basic training in fall protection, confined space, LO/TO classes.
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the construction field and/or installation of electrical power equipment or related technical field.
• Above average understanding of construction standards and procedures for primary and secondary installations and has a demonstrated proficiency.
• Successfully demonstrated knowledge and skills required for Testing Tech 2 position.
• Demonstrated ability to perform absence of voltage testing over 1000V, protective ground installation and removal, basic troubleshooting and wiring diagram interpretation (normal operating conditions), manage field testing and interface with customer for basic tests and situations.
• Current First Aid and CPR cards.
• Valid driver’s license and DOT physical.
• Willingness to be trained and educated on testing and service techniques, protocols, equipment and technical issues.
• Basic working knowledge of NEC, NESC, ANSI/IEEE standards, and NETA requirements.
• Confident, decisive, safety oriented, and self‑motivated.
• Awareness of latest trade publications and technical papers.
• Ability to travel to jobsites, including overnight stays and weekends, as required.
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, based on project demands and schedules.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to meet driving eligibility requirements as outlined in Tri-M/EnerG Test Policies.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to testing and service protocols, including Tri-M procedures, forms, and check sheets, as well as customer requirements, ANSI/IEEE, NETA procedures and OEM requirements.
• Understands and follows proper safety and temporary grounding procedures.
• Reads and interprets electrical distribution system drawings, including single lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, section and plans views.
• Operates hipot, power factor, TTR, CT, primary and secondary injection, relay test equipment and all test sets required at the Testing Tech 1 level.
• Performs initial interpretation of all test results, and consults with the testing foreperson and/or supervisor and/or manager for final evaluation.
• Performs service tasks related to electrical power equipment, including repair, replacement, refurbishment, and upgrade.
• Travels regionally to job sites as needed.
• Serves as part of an on-call system and emergency response crew.
• Safeguards and maintains Tri-M equipment and tools.
• Completes all testing and service forms and check sheets including preparing reports for review by supervisor.
• Capable of operating independently.
• Assists Substation Technicians as directed by Operations Manager when required.
• Assist line crew as needed.
• Keeps current with new techniques and developments in the service and testing of electrical power equipment.
• Recommends improved methods of operation.
• Requisitions materials and supplies; schedules heavy vehicles when necessary.

Skills

Safety oriented

Read schematics

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Travel readiness

Education

HS diploma

Electrical apprenticeship

NETA Level 2

Journeyperson license

Tools

Hypot equipment

Power factor testing

Test sets & sheets

Job description

The Tri-M Group, LLC is hiring a Testing Tech to perform advanced tests on electrical power equipment and support service tasks under the direction of the Operations Manager. The role requires reading drawings, following safety protocols, and traveling regionally to job sites.

Responsibilities include operating test equipment, interpreting results, preparing reports, and coordinating with supervisors. Candidates should have an electrical background, a journeyman license, and be willing to train