Field Service Electrical Test Technician – Travel & On-Call

Jobtailor; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Columbus, OH, seeks a Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing to perform testing, maintenance, and repair on electrical distribution systems at customer sites. This role requires strong safety standards, teamwork, and the ability to troubleshoot under field conditions.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in Electrical Power & Controls or an EE degree, NETA certification, and at least 2 years of switchgear experience. Travel up to 40% and on-call rotation are required.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Power & Controls or an EE degree required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
• NETA Certification (I–IV) or similar desired.
• Must read/write/speak English fluently.
• Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must be able to travel up to 40% and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair on distribution systems.
• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, start-up and data-collect HV equipment.
• Travel to customer sites (industrial/commercial) with a team.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Repair Services

Switchgear Testing

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Power & Controls

EE Degree

Job description

Jobtailor in Columbus, OH, seeks a Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing to perform testing, maintenance, and repair on electrical distribution systems at customer sites. This role requires strong safety standards, teamwork, and the ability to troubleshoot under field conditions.

The ideal candidate has an Associate’s degree in Electrical Power & Controls or an EE degree, NETA certification, and at least 2 years of switchgear experience. Travel up to 40% and on-call rotation are required.