Assistant Electrical Testing Technician

Trimgroup; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, V

Vision and Dental Insurance

HRA Spending Account

Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Seven Paid Holidays

Vacation/Sick/ Personal Leave

401k Retirement Program with Company M

Employee Assistance Program

Identity Theft Protection

Wellness Programs

And much more!

Job summary

The Tri-M Group, LLC seeks a Testing Technician to perform tests on electrical power equipment and support service tasks under supervision. You will follow Tri-M/EnerG Test procedures, ensure safety protocols, and assist with equipment maintenance at regional job sites.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic training in testing techniques, and a willingness to travel. Company benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, a 401k match, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; post-secondary technical training preferred.
• Minimum one year in construction or related technical field.
• Willingness to be trained on testing/protocols and safety.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Test electrical power equipment and perform service tasks per protocols.
• Operate test equipment such as megger and DLRO; interpret results.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality meets company standards.
• Travel regionally to job sites; assist with repairs and upgrades.
• Document testing and service results on forms and check sheets.

Skills

High school diploma

Mechanical aptitude

Safety oriented

Willingness to be trained

Driver's license

Ability to travel to jobsites

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary technical training

Tools

Megger

Ground grid tester

DLRO equipment

Job description

Here at The Tri-M Group, LLC we are anemployee-owned company placing our employees first, knowing that highly trained, skilled, and compensated workforce can better serve our customers, our families and our communities. We’ve built a reputation for delivering quality and professional commercial electrical services with safety as a top priority. In addition, we place a strong emphasis on our employees, and it starts with hiring the best and brightest talent in the industry!

Check out Tri-M’s comprehensive benefit list below the job description!

Job Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Summary Description

Under the direction of the Project Manager, Testing Operations Superintendent and/or Foreperson, this person will perform various tests of electrical power equipment and also perform various service tasks to the same equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M employment policies and procedures including standards of conduct and appearance to reflect positively on the Company.
• Adheres to testing and service protocols, including Tri-M/EnerG Test 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.
• Assists with operating test equipment such as megger, ground grid resistance and DLRO test equipment.
• Assists with operating test equipment.
• Assists with interpreting test results.
• Assists with service tasks related to electrical power equipment, including repair, replacement, refurbishment, and upgrade.
• Assists in troubleshooting of electrical power equipment problems and performance issues using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Ensures that quality and productivity meet Company and customer standards.
• Travels regionally to job sites as needed.
• Safeguards and maintains Tri‑M/EnerG Test equipment and tools.
• Begins to understand electrical distribution system drawings.
• Assists in the completion of all testing and service forms and check sheets.

Job Qualifications

Skills/Educational Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent or post-secondary technical training.
• Minimum of one-year experience in the construction and/or related technical field.
• Willingness to be trained and educated on testing and service techniques, protocols, equipment and technical issues.
• Ability to complete the basic training in fall protection, confined space, LOTO classes,
  and ability to obtain First Aid and CPR cards.
• Good mechanical aptitude
• Self-motivated with good attention to detail and safety oriented.
• Confident, decisive, safety oriented, and self-motivated.
• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Working at least 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8-to-10-hour shifts
• Standing and climbing 4 to 6 hours/day
• Kneeling, lifting, reaching above shoulders, and bending 4 to 5 hours/day
• Twisting (180° ) and walking 2 to 3 hours/day
• Squatting and sitting 1 to 2 hours/day
• Lifting weights of 0 to 75 lbs. at the following frequencies: continuous lifting of 10 to 35 lbs.; frequent lifting of 35 to 50 lbs.; occasional lifting of 50 to 75 lbs.; sizes & shapes of objects vary from concrete blocks to cylinders to 10’ lengths of metallic conduit and 20' lengths of PVC conduit; average carry requirements, 60 lbs. for 40'
• Ability to lift from floor to above shoulder
• Repetitive use of hands includes: continuous grasping up to 50 lbs.; frequent pushing and pulling of 50 to 75 lbs.; and fine motor coordination for equipment adjustments and test set use.
• Repetitive use of feet is required for operating heavy equipment, conduit benders and vertical climbing
• Vision adequate for blueprint reading and color coding for wire identification
• Balance adequate for continuous climbing of ladders, scaffolds, and lifts
• Environmental factors include working in: temperature extremes of 0° F to 100° F; up to 8 hours inside or outside; atmospheric exposure to dust, gases, fumes, and odors within the Permissible Exposure Limits (PEL).
• Special hazards include exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and potentially explosive hazards
• Personal protective equipment includes use of hard hat, safety glasses, protected-toe boots, FR clothing and appropriate gloves for the task. Equipment on an "as needed" basis may include fall protection, dust mask, respirator, hearing protection, arc flash protective gear, and dielectrically insulated gloves and/or sleeves.

Here at The Tri-M Group, LLC we offer:

• Fair and competitive pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Vision and Dental Insurance
• HRA Spending Account
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Vacation/Sick/ Personal Leave
• 401k Retirement Program with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Identity Theft Protection
• Wellness Programs
• And much more!

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.