ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - St. Louis, MO

Vertiv Group Corporation; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation in the United States seeks a lead electrical engineer to troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical power distribution systems and to serve as lead on projects. The role requires some technical supervision and up to 50% travel.

Responsibilities include testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and supporting business development while maintaining compliance with industry standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduate engineer with BSEE or BSME; no experience required.
• Electrical tech school or military equivalent with 3+ years in a similar role.
• High school or equivalent with 4+ years in related work.
• Knowledge of NEC and OSHA/NFPA standards.
• NETA exam passed.
• Strong switchgear testing experience through 15 kV.
• Solid theory of electrical power systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication with clients and peers.
• Good judgement, dependable, and able to supervise projects.
• Strong computer skills; use MS Word templates and online standards research.
• Willing to work flexible hours; travel up to several weeks.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain electrical power distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot relays, calibrate, and test switchgear up to 15 kV.
• Test moderately complex electrical systems and power metering.
• Perform simple short-circuit studies and device coordination.
• Write detailed project reports and process billing promptly.
• Support equipment labeling projects per standards.
• Participate in business development and project expansion.
• Prepare written proposals with scope, pricing, and man-hour estimates.

Education

Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME

Electrical Tech School or Military equivalent

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Computer‑controlled test equipment

Windows PC skills

MS Word templates

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus. Perform as “lead” person on projects. Perform other assignments as required. Position requires some technical supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Troubleshooting capabilities, simple relay calibration, use of load recording instrumentation, low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 15 kV class.
• Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems and power metering.
• May perform simple power system studies including short circuit and protective device coordination.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
• May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements and Company procedures.
• Take an active role in business development and expansion.
• Perform all functions pertaining to a written job proposal to a client, including estimate of man-hours and expenses, and development of scope and pricing and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
• Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this jobinclude close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
• Valid Driver’s License.

TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED

• 50%,

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience. OR Graduate of applicable
• Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same or similar
• work experience. OR High school education or equivalent and four years minimum same
• or similar work experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Passed NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
• Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
• Strong computer skills including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research, and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work. Must be available for out of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.

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