Electrical Testing and Power Systems Services Technician

Advanced Power Technologies Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible hours pay

Profit-sharing bonus

Job summary

Advanced Power Technologies Inc. in Cincinnati is seeking Electrical Testing and Power Systems Technicians to support customers in the Cincinnati, Ohio region. You will assist in testing, startup, maintenance and repair of power systems components.

This role requires willingness to travel up to 2 days per week, flexible hours including weekends/holidays, and the ability to read electrical schematics. A hands-on mindset and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and interpret electrical schematics.
• Hands-on start-up, testing, maintenance and repairs of power systems components (208-480V switchboards, 5-15 kV switchgear, generators, motors, transformers, capacitors, protective relays).
• Experience with protective relay test sets, Hi-Pot, Megger and other test equipment.
• Knowledge of NEC, OSHA, NFPA, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in start-up, testing, maintenance and repairs of power systems components.
• Respond to customer emergencies and provide timely communication.
• Travel to customer sites and support multiple facilities as needed.

Skills

Self-motivation

Willingness to learn

Flexible hours

Customer emergency response

Read electrical schematics

Lift 50 lbs

Overnight travel

Tools

Protective relay test sets

Hi-Pot

Megger

MS Office

Adobe

Job description

Position Summary:

Alternate Source is a premier provider of electrical power systems services and testing. We have immediate job openings for Electrical Testing and Power Systems Services Technicians to support our customers in Cincinnati, Ohio region.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Highly motivated self-starter capability with a desire to learn.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to respond to customer emergency calls in a timely manner.
• Basic understanding of components and operation of Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear (up to 15 kV), Automatic Transfer Switches, Circuit Breakers, VFD’s and related Power Systems equipment.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret electrical schematics.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on regular basis,
• Ability to overnight travel 2 days per week on some weeks or as necessary.

Physical requirements:

• Lift 50 lbs on regular basis
• Climb ladders to access the top of the equipment
• Crawl into and around the equipment
• Stand or kneel for long periods of time

Desired Experience and Skills:

• Good practical knowledge and understanding of 3-phase AC electrical power systems and its components, with aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Prior hands-on experience in start-up, testing, maintenance and repairs of power systems components such as Low Voltage Switchboards (208-480V), Medium Voltage Switchgear (5-15 kV), generators, motors, transformers, capacitors, protective relays, etc.
• Prior hands-on experience using protective relay test sets, Hi-Pot, "Megger" and other test equipment.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA
• Computer literacy, capable of use with all Microsoft Office products, Adobe

Additional Information:

Position Type:

Full Time with benefits

Compensation:

• Best in Class and Commensurate with Experience & Skills
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible hours pay
• Performance-based Profit-Sharing Bonus

Training:

This position will be under the supervision of a senior technician capable of providing support with knowledge of all the components that we service on a daily basis. This work involves working on a variety of components in many different facilities around the Western Ohio, mostly Cincinnati-Dayton area and occasional support of Indiana locations. This work involves travel to a different facility on a regular basis with some new facilities on an occasional basis.