Electrical Test Technician-Field

Asplundh Electrical Testing; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Relay Technicians and Field Engineers to enhance their electrical engineering team. This role offers a chance to work on high-voltage substations, where you will install, adjust, and troubleshoot relays while ensuring adherence to safety standards. You'll be involved in critical tasks such as conducting arc flash studies and performing functional tests on protective relays. With a commitment to safety and customer service, this position promises a rewarding career path in a dynamic environment that values technical expertise and professional growth. Join a company that prioritizes your well-being and offers competitive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in protective relay systems and high-voltage substations.
• Strong knowledge of protective relay logic and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and maintain protective relaying equipment.
• Conduct end-to-end relay testing using specialized software.

Skills

Protective relay logic

Technical communication

Safety protocols

Customer service

Education

Two-year degree or technical school graduate

6+ years of hands-on experience

Tools

Doble ProTest software

Protection Suite

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to advance your career in electrical engineering? Asplundh Electrical Testing (AET) is seeking highly skilled and motivated Relay Technicians, Sr. Relay Technicians, and Field Engineers to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support during fieldwork, as well as preparing internal and client reports.

Regional and Travel opportunities open.

Responsibilities:

• Install, adjust, and troubleshoot relays with technical capabilities
• Support the sales effort by assisting with labor estimates and job walks
• Remain up-to-date with all safety and technical training; attend company sponsored safety training when required
• Collect field data and perform arc flash studies, coordination studies, and short circuit analysis
• Provide technical insight concerning substation systems and electrical power systems
• Adhere to all company, industry, and client safety protocols and standards ensuring our “Safety First” priority
• Install, troubleshoot, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment
• Calibrate and perform functional tests on microprocessor-based protective relays for high-voltage substations
• Conduct end-to-end relay testing using Doble ProTest software or Protection Suite

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Professional skills in protective relay logic, protection schemes, write-ups, and documentation of test plans related to full commissioning substations
• Knowledge of Doble ProTest or Protection Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills together with a proven commitment to safety and customer service
• NETA certification is strongly encouraged

Education & Experience:

• Minimum of 6+ years of hands-on experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing protective relays in high-voltage substations
• Experience installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and similar equipment
• Two-year degree or technical school graduate; or relative field experience

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment. For more information on the benefits available for this role, please contact the recruiter or hiring manager.

Individuals with Disabilities

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.