Electrical Test Technician II — MV/HV Systems Lead

UNAVAILABLE; Hamlet (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

Confidential in Hamlet, NC seeks an experienced electrical technician to lead inspection, testing, maintenance, and startup of low and medium voltage equipment in field and shop environments.

The role requires traveling locally, regionally, and potentially internationally. Candidates should have 5+ years of electrical experience and strong knowledge of safety standards, with proficiency in protective relays, breakers, transformers, and diagnostic test equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant electrical experience with a High School Diploma/GED.
• NETA/NICET certification preferred or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical testing.
• Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
• Experience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters.
• Knowledge of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and Hi-Pot testing procedures.
• Knowledge of medium and high-voltage systems up to 500kV, including arc flash hazard analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, lead, and support multiple projects onsite and in-house using company software.
• Perform testing of low and medium voltage cables, transformers, switchgear, breakers, relays, and other equipment.
• Contain material costs by eliminating wasteful practices and implementing control measures.
• Rotate on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies promptly.
• Promote continuous improvement and teamwork.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Relay testing

Field service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Fluke meters

Job description

Confidential in Hamlet, NC seeks an experienced electrical technician to lead inspection, testing, maintenance, and startup of low and medium voltage equipment in field and shop environments.

The role requires traveling locally, regionally, and potentially internationally. Candidates should have 5+ years of electrical experience and strong knowledge of safety standards, with proficiency in protective relays, breakers, transformers, and diagnostic test equipment.