Electrical Field Service Technician – Substation Onsite

Precise Systems; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Power Maintenance is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform electrical apparatus work onsite at customer facilities, including electrical testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades and repairs.

The role requires travel to customer sites, ability to work overtime, and relocation within 60 miles of the regional office. Safety training is provided and on-call duties rotate.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, or Military experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in electrical substation testing, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and commissioning is preferred, but not required.
• This role is considered an introductory position to the industry.
• Other useful experience would include but is not limited to a mechanical aptitude and an attitude ripe for learning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and writing diagrams to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean all components in a substation.
• Ability to assist in the following tests:
• Transformer Testing – Power factor, TTR, insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge, and leakage reactance.
• Cable Testing – Insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, partial discharge, and cable thumper
• Circuit Breaker Testing – Insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, breaker timing, SF6 gas analysis, CT testing, high current testing, secondary injection testing, and vacuum bottle integrity testing.
• Participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Participates in safety meetings and training.
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list; other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Skills

NETA standards

NFPA 70E

OSHA compliance

DOT regulations

Communication

Problem solving

PC skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Electrical/Electronic Technology degree (preferred)

Military experience (preferred)

Tools

Doble DTAF

PowerDB

Job description

Premier Power Maintenance is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform electrical apparatus work onsite at customer facilities, including electrical testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades and repairs.

The role requires travel to customer sites, ability to work overtime, and relocation within 60 miles of the regional office. Safety training is provided and on-call duties rotate.