Field Power Service Technician - Travel & High-Voltage Testing

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health and dental

HSA contributions

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing and incentives

Paid weekly

PTO and paid holidays

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. is seeking a Power Service Technician to perform testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across generation, renewable energy, and industrial installations. You will ensure reliability and safety while delivering high-quality field work.

Your role includes travel to customer sites, start-up, commissioning, and hands-on troubleshooting with a focus on transformers, relays, and switchgear. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in electrical apparatus testing and troubleshooting.
• NETA or NICET certification preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and electrical drawings.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Travel to customer sites up to 70%.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for inspection, testing, and start-up on electrical systems (240V to 765kV).
• Perform testing on power transformers (e.g., Power Factor, TTR, Insulation Resistance) and collect oil samples.
• Test and troubleshoot protective relays, LV/MV/HV cables, switchgear, switches, and circuit breakers.
• Test and troubleshoot instrument transformers and control circuits.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical drawings.
• Follow NETA ATS/MTS specifications and guidelines.
• Manage project files, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Provide excellent customer communication and service.
• Train apprentices and other team members.
• Be available for occasional evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency work.
• Conduct hands-on execution including start-up, commissioning, and repairs.
• Handle power delivery systems: transformers, switchgear, busways, UPS, ATS, PLCs, relays, and power control systems.
• Prepare and maintain detailed reports, checklists, and documentation.

Skills

Reading schematics/blueprints

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Power testing tools

Diagnostic software

Electrical drawings

Job description

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. is seeking a Power Service Technician to perform testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across generation, renewable energy, and industrial installations. You will ensure reliability and safety while delivering high-quality field work.

Your role includes travel to customer sites, start-up, commissioning, and hands-on troubleshooting with a focus on transformers, relays, and switchgear. A strong safety mindset and teamwork are essential.