Field Service Technician

Group CBS, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Group CBS, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electrical Field Service Engineer to support acceptance and maintenance testing for our projects and customers.

You will travel to customer sites, test and troubleshoot electrical systems, supervise junior staff, and ensure consistency across test technicians. The role requires a strong safety mindset, ability to read blueprints, and hands-on experience with diverse test equipment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical testing experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and three-line drawings.
• Work safely with low, medium and high voltage applications.
• Proficient with test equipment such as megger, hi-pot, WRM, TTR, power factor test sets, and high current breaker test sets.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, start-up and collect data on electrical systems.
• Supervise Trainees, Assistants, and Technicians in electrical testing duties.
• Guide, mentor and supervise Level 1 and 2 certified NETA Trainees and Assistant Technicians.
• Document test results and complete field reports.
• Maintain strict compliance with regulatory laws; rotate on-call duty.

Skills

Electrical testing

Test equipment operation

Reading blueprints

Documentation

Team supervision

Safety procedures

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Megger

Hi-Pot tester

WRM

TTR

Power factor test set

Job description

Responsible for supporting Acceptance and Maintenance Testing efforts for the team, projects, and customers to which you are assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data on electrical systems.
• Supervise Trainees, Assistants, and Technicians in the completion of electrical testing duties.
• Guide, mentor, train, and supervise Level 1 and 2 certified NETA Trainees and Assistant Technicians.
• Observe testing, assign work on projects to capable technicians, ensure testing of similar items is consistent across test technicians
• Track project scope completion and communicate ABM and Customer Management
• Maintain, test, repair, rebuild, and replace low, medium, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
• Test and inspect low, medium, and high-voltage cable installations.
• Maintain, test, and repair transformers and related equipment.
• Test and calibrate solid-state and electromechanical relays.
• Perform relay calibration and power metering.
• Conduct low and medium-voltage motor control center and contractor testing.
• Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.
• Test and commission protection and control systems on high voltage substations.
• Sample and interpret insulated fluids.
• Complete Job Hazard Analyses including but not limited to arc-flash and shock analyses
• Review and submit timecards, expense, and project reports.
• Document test results and complete field reports.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty.
• Maintain strict compliance with regulatory laws
• Assist in the sales process acting as the technical expert in electrical testing and maintenance of electrical equipment

May be modified from time to time. Other duties, tasks and work may be assigned.

METRICS

Project and demand oriented as defined by the objectives set forth by operations manager and measured based on meeting objectives, completion on time, accuracy and neatness of work, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of electrical testing experience is preferred.
• Industrial Safety Processes and LOTO
• Electrical background, construction background, and/or Electrical Field Service Engineer (BSEE degree not required but a plus)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and three-line drawings.
• Work safely in Low, Medium and High voltage applications.
• Experienced using various test equipment such as megger, hi-pot, WRM, TTR, power factor test set, high current breaker test sets, etc.
• Proficient in LOTO and Job Hazard Analysis practices.
• Record and interpret test data (components, power quality, engineering studies, etc.)
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Exhibit Professionalism at all times.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Strong electrical skills.
• Strong mechanical skills.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communications.
• Organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.
• Good time management skills; be able to multi-task
• Able to work at fast pace
• Work well in a team environment.
• Able to maintain confidential information.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school Diploma or equivalent GED certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to work in environments indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions.
• Climb and on ladders and scaffolding and work on man-lifts occasionally.
• Lifting requirements include occasional lifting up to 75 pounds, frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds and continuous lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent reaching/working overhead, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling
• Frequent walking
• Continuous standing and repetitive hand motion.

SALARY RANGE INFORMATION:

• The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job related-skills, experience, and relevant education or training.