Field Electrical Test Technician - NETA II Eligible

Shamrock Consulting; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Shamrock Business Consulting is seeking a field technician in Boise, ID to perform acceptance and maintenance testing on low- and medium-voltage gear under supervision, delivering accurate field data and progressing toward Level III certification.

You will travel to Treasure Valley sites, operate megohmmeters and relay test sets, and adhere to NFPA 70E/NETA safety standards while supporting senior technicians on complex tasks.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related field experience, or 1 year with completion of a 2-year technical electrical program.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 70E and OSHA 10/30.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to job sites.
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine acceptance and maintenance testing on switchgear, transformers, breakers, relays, and other protective devices under the direction of a senior technician
• Set up, calibrate, and operate test equipment such as megohmmeters, hipot sets, and relay test sets
• Record accurate field data and assist with report preparation
• Follow NFPA 70E, OSHA, and NETA safety standards on every job site, including lockout/tagout and arc-flash procedures
• Travel to client sites throughout the Treasure Valley as projects require
• Support senior technicians on more complex commissioning and troubleshooting work to build toward Level III certification

Skills

Electrical safety practices

Reading schematics

Field testing

Travel willingness

Education

NETA Level II certification

Associate degree or technical school training in electrical/electronics technology

Tools

Doble

Megger

Multi-Amp instruments

Job description

Shamrock Business Consulting is seeking a field technician in Boise, ID to perform acceptance and maintenance testing on low- and medium-voltage gear under supervision, delivering accurate field data and progressing toward Level III certification.

You will travel to Treasure Valley sites, operate megohmmeters and relay test sets, and adhere to NFPA 70E/NETA safety standards while supporting senior technicians on complex tasks.