Apparatus Testing Technician

NES Fircroft; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) with company match

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Apparatus Testing Technician to join a growing electrical testing and field services team supporting utilities and industrial facilities in Florida and the Southeast.

The role is field-based with regular travel across Florida and occasional trips to Georgia and Alabama. Expect about a 50-hour workweek with strong overtime potential in a direct-hire position offering long-term growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience performing electrical apparatus testing, commissioning, or maintenance.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and protection diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.
• NETA certification or equivalent experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance, maintenance, and diagnostic testing of electrical equipment.
• Test transformers, breakers, switchgear, relays, CTs, and PTs.
• Analyze test results and prepare field reports.
• Assist with commissioning and outages.
• Coordinate with project managers and clients to ensure project success.
• Follow safety standards and company procedures.

Skills

Electrical testing

Reading schematics

Documentation

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

NETA certification

Tools

Megger

Doble

Vanguard

Omicron

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Apparatus Testing Technician to join a growing electrical testing and field services team supporting utility, industrial, power generation, and commercial facilities throughout Florida and the Southeast. This is a direct-hire opportunity offering long-term career growth, overtime potential, and the opportunity to work on critical electrical infrastructure projects.

This role is field-based and will require regular travel throughout Florida with occasional travel to Georgia and Alabama. Technicians can expect an average workweek of approximately 50 hours, providing consistent overtime opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance, maintenance, and diagnostic testing of electrical apparatus and power distribution equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot power transformers, circuit breakers, switchgear, protective relays, current transformers (CTs), and potential transformers (PTs).
• Perform insulation resistance testing, winding resistance testing, turns ratio testing, contact resistance testing, and other electrical diagnostic tests.
• Utilize industry-standard testing equipment such as Doble, Megger, Vanguard, Omicron, and related test equipment.
• Analyze test results and prepare detailed field reports.
• Assist with commissioning, maintenance outages, and electrical system upgrades.
• Follow all applicable safety standards, company procedures, and client requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and client representatives to ensure successful project execution.
• Travel to customer sites throughout Florida and occasionally throughout Georgia and Alabama.

Qualifications

• Experience performing electrical apparatus testing, commissioning, or maintenance.
• Working knowledge of substation and power distribution equipment.
• Experience with transformers, breakers, switchgear, relays, CTs, and PTs.
• Familiarity with electrical testing equipment such as Megger, Doble, Vanguard, or Omicron.
• Ability to read electrical drawings, schematics, and protection diagrams.
• Strong troubleshooting and documentation skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel extensively.
• NETA certification or equivalent experience is a plus.
• Competitive hourly compensation
• Consistent overtime available (approximately 50-hour workweeks, opportunity to get to 60-hour weeks)
• Direct-hire, long-term opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with company participation
• Travel-related expenses covered per company policy