Electrical Field Service Testing Technician

Orion Talent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Laptop

Cell phone

Full benefits

Paid travel

Job summary

A reputable staffing agency is seeking an Electrical Field Service Testing Technician in Houston, TX. This role involves commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting medium- to high-voltage systems. Candidates should have 1–3+ years experience in electrical testing, knowledge of breakers and relays, and a valid driver’s license. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity for regional/national travel.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years in electrical testing or commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of breakers, relays, transformers, control systems.
• Valid driver’s license, clean record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and commissioning on power systems.
• Perform protective relay testing.
• Troubleshoot circuits and switchgear.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Interpret schematic diagrams

Tools

Test equipment

Software

Job description

Electrical Field Service Testing Technician

This range is provided by Orion Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Overview

Location: Houston, TX | Compensation: $30–$45/hr DOE + OT | Company Truck, Laptop, Cell Phone | Full Benefits | 50% Travel

Join our power system team as an Electrical Field Service Testing Technician. You’ll commission, maintain, and troubleshoot medium- to high-voltage systems (480V–345kV), focusing on protective relays, electrical controls, and diagnostics for commercial, industrial, and utility clients.

Base pay range

$30.00/yr - $45.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning tests on power systems
• Protective relay testing (electromechanical, solid-state, microprocessor)
• Troubleshoot circuits, switchgear, transformers, breakers, MCCs
• Interpret one-line diagrams, schematics, and relay logic
• Deliver technical reports per NETA, IEEE, NFPA 70E standards
• Uphold strict safety standards on all job sites

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years in electrical testing or commissioning
• Strong knowledge of breakers, relays, transformers, control systems
• Skilled in reading schematics and using test equipment/software
• Valid driver’s license, clean record
• Preferred: U.S. Navy EM/ET or Army Prime Power, NETA II, NICET III/IV, OSHA 10/30
• Company truck, laptop, and cell phone
• Paid travel across regional/national job sites