Electrical Field Services Test Technician

Duke Electric Co; Amarillo, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Electric Co is seeking an Electrical Field Services Test Technician to join our field team. You will inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and data collection for low, medium and high voltage electrical systems.

Responsibilities include tests on instrument transformers, infrared scanning, grounding surveys, ATS troubleshooting, and switchgear testing, with emphasis on safety and reliability. A valid driver's license and flexibility for overtime are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's degree in Electrical Power preferred or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• NETA or NICET Certification preferred or equivalent.
• General PC skills; PowerDB a plus.
• Must understand and follow electrical safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and data collection of low, medium and high voltage electrical systems.
• Instrument transformer tests
• Infrared scanning
• Ground systems - Fall of Potential tests
• Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting
• Low, medium and high voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing
• Test both electro-mechanical and solid state relays

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Data collection

Safety compliance

Start-up testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Electrical Power

NETA or NICET Certification

Tools

PowerDB

Job description

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Electrical Field Services Test Technician

Job Responsibilities and Expectations

Field Service Technicians inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage electrical systems.

• Instrument transformer tests
• Infrared Scanning
• Ground Systems - Fall of Potential tests
• Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting
• Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing
• Test both electro-mechanical and solid state relays

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for consideration, you must meet each of the following minimum qualifications and requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Prefer an Associate's degree from an accredited 2 year technical college in Electrical Power or similar experience and training
• 2 or more years of relevant experience
• Prefer experience with most of the following or similar:
• Prefer NETA or NICET Certification (I, II or III) or equivalent skills/experience to obtain certification
• Must have general PC skills, experience with Power DB a plus
• Must be able to understand, work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures

Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check
• Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights