Field Power Services Technician – Commissioning & Travel

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc.; Oglesby (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Profit sharing

Weekly pay

Job summary

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. is seeking a Field Service Electrician to perform testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across generation, renewable energy, industrial, and commercial installations.

You will ensure the integrity and reliability of high‑ and low‑voltage systems, directly impacting safety and customer satisfaction. You will travel to customer sites, perform transformer tests, troubleshoot relays and cables, read schematics, and train apprentices.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electrical apparatus testing and troubleshooting.
• NETA or NICET certification preferred.
• Able to read schematics, blueprints, and electrical drawings.
• Proficient with MS Office and diagnostic software.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• OSHA 30 training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and start-up on electrical systems (240V to 765kV).
• Perform testing on power transformers and collect oil samples.
• Test and troubleshoot protective relays, LV/MV/HV cables, switchgear, switches, and circuit breakers.
• Test 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

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Field service

Schematics reading

Problem solving

Driver's license

Drug screen

OSHA 30

Microsoft Office

Tools

Diagnostic software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Knobelsdorff Electric Inc. is seeking a Field Service Electrician to perform testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across generation, renewable energy, industrial, and commercial installations.

You will ensure the integrity and reliability of high‑ and low‑voltage systems, directly impacting safety and customer satisfaction. You will travel to customer sites, perform transformer tests, troubleshoot relays and cables, read schematics, and train apprentices.