Field Service Protective Relay Test Technician

SGB-SMIT USA; Louisville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Rx

401k with match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

SGB-SMIT USA is seeking technicians and engineers to interpret customer and sales technical documents, quotations, and service requests, applying data directly to tasks. You will travel to job locations for testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and ensure compliance with IEEE, NETA, NEMA, NEC standards.

The role requires 5–7 years OTJ experience in Power systems protection and controls, or equivalent military or engineering training, and a hands-on, safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED.
• 5–7 years OTJ experience in Power systems Protection and controls.
• Equivalent Military training plus proven OTJ experience in Power System Protection and controls.
• University/College 2–4-year Engineering Technology plus related Power System Protection experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting customer and sales submitted technical documents, quotations, and service requests and applying that data directly to the quoted task at hand.
• Communicating technical information clearly and concisely to management and customers.
• Travel to job locations, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and properly applying pertinent technical and safety standards to the assigned work (IEEE, NETA, NEMA, NEC).
• Creating test reports and summaries of work completed.
• Assist in training service technicians in basic protective relay and control systems.

Skills

Technical communication

Travel readiness

Customer interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade/Tech school – Power systems

Equivalent Military training

Engineering Technology degree

Job description

Transform with us the future of energy

SGB-SMIT USA is a division of SGB-SMIT Group an international transformer manufacturer with locations in Europe, Asia and America. With reliable transformer technology, the company actively supports the global energy transition in areas such as renewable energy, industry and urban energy infrastructure.

As a key link between power generation, transmission and distribution, SGB-SMIT Group develops and manufactures power transformers, distribution transformers, cast-resin transformers and custom solutions for data centers, industrial applications and e-mobility. These products ensure efficient, stable and secure energy flows worldwide.

With more than 3,800 employees worldwide, the SGB-SMIT Group stands for quality, innovation and sustainability and offers a stable environment to work on technologies that shape the energy systems of the future.

What sets the SGB-SMIT USA apart :

We combine the strength of an international technology company with an employee-oriented corporate culture:

• Meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition

• Short decision-making processes and direct cooperation

• Stable, growing company with long-term prospects

Your contribution counts – both professionally and personally.

Your benefits at SGB-SMIT USA:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

• 401k with match

• Life insurance

• Long and short-term disability

• Paid holidays

• Paid time off

• Flexible spending account

Your tasks:

• Interpreting customer and sales submitted technical documents, quotations, and service requests and applying that data directly to the quoted task at hand.

• Communicating technical information clearly and concisely to management and customers.

• Travel to job locations, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and properly applying pertinent technical and safety standards to the assigned work. i.e. (IEEE, NETA, NEMA, NEC).

• Creating test reports and summaries of work completed.

• Assist in training service technicians in basic protective relay and control systems.

Your profile:

• High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED

• Trade/Tech. school with 5-7 years of proven OTJ experience in Power systems Protection and controls.

• Or: Equivalent Military training plus proven OTJ experience in Power System Protection and controls.

• Or: University/College 2-4-year Engineering Technology plus related Power System Protection experience

If you value a dynamic, growing, and intercultural environment and enjoy hands-on work, then become part of the SGB-SMIT USA - transform with us the future of energy.

SGB-SMIT USA is an equal Opportunity Employer.