Field Service Technician

RMS Energy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

RMS Energy is seeking a Field Service Technician to join its dynamic team. The position involves testing and maintaining electrical equipment across diverse locations, providing an excellent opportunity to enhance technical skills in a fast-growing company. Comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation are offered.

Benefits

Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Educational Assistance Program

Employee Assistance program

Wellness incentives

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related experience in power plants and industrial services.
• NETA Certification or Electrician license preferred.
• Good PC skills, including Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for inspection and testing of electrical systems.
• Conduct detailed transformer tests and calibration.
• Support the Field Services team on maintenance projects.

Skills

Testing

Troubleshooting

Communication

Electrical Safety

Education

Power Systems studies

Job description

RMS Energy Co., LLC is a nationwide provider of turn-key services to the power industry. From routine maintenance, inspection, and repairs to equipment design, engineering, and installation, RMS Energy offers a variety of solutions to fit the power-related needs of our customers. For more information about RMS Energy, please visit www.rmsenergy.com.

To help facilitate our expanding business, RMS Energy is currently seeking a Field Service Technician to join our dynamic and fast-growing team. This is a unique opportunity to further your experience working on electrical equipment in diverse locations across the United States, including power plants, hydroelectric dams, and other large industrial facilities. Our Field Service Technicians perform testing, maintenance, and repair of low and medium voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor control, and other electrical apparatus in the shop and in the field.

Preferred Locations: Cleveland, OH

Responsibilities:

1. Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data of low, medium, and high voltage (480 Volt to 600 kV) electrical systems.
2. Instrument transformer tests.
3. Execute power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
4. Test both electro-mechanical and solid-state relays.
5. Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting.
6. Conduct Low, Medium, and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
7. Perform functional verifications of control circuits for switchgear and substation equipment.
8. Develop detailed test and/or commissioning plans as necessary for defined scopes.
9. Support moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
10. Read, interpret, and follow technical drawings, schematics, and written work instructions/procedures as required.
11. Support the Field Services team on shut-down, startup, and maintenance projects.
12. Occasionally interact with customers to gather critical information and review engineering plans.
13. Have a thorough understanding of safe work practices in the electrical industry.
14. Operate company vehicles safely and within company policy.
15. Assume other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. 1-3 years related experience in power plants, industrial services, primary power distribution, and related protection and control schemes.
2. Prefer educational focus in Power Systems studies, with knowledge of low, medium, and high voltage up to 500 kV.
3. NETA Certification (II, III or IV) or similar desired or Electrician license preferred.
4. Previous experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting, relay testing, substation design/commissioning, and/or NETA testing/maintenance preferred.
5. Must have good PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Excel.
6. Experience utilizing Power DB, SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EZPower, or other power system modeling software is a plus.
7. Familiarity with reading, interpreting, and following technical drawings, schematics, and written work instructions/procedures.
8. Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
9. OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training is preferred.
10. Experience in short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash, and power quality studies is preferred.
11. Must be able to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods, and effectively communicate directly to customers and co-workers.

Other Requirements:

1. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests and a pre-employment criminal background check.
2. Must be willing to travel; minimum 70%.
3. Must be able to drive daily to customer job sites and be available for periodic overnight travel.
4. Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.
5. Valid and current driver's license with a clean driving record.
6. Competitive compensation.
7. Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits at the start of the month following hire date.
8. RMS Energy offers a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match for both traditional and Roth contributions, along with free investment consultation.
9. Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
10. Educational Assistance Program, including paid memberships in professional associations, conferences, and training opportunities.
11. Employee Assistance program which offers support on finances, legal, and counseling.
12. Wellness incentives through our healthcare provider.
13. Fast-growing company with great potential for career growth.

Working Conditions:

This job requires the ability to respond to 24/7 call outs and to work extended hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Work may be conducted outdoors in all weather conditions, near low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment and heavy machinery, in areas with elevations in excess of 100 feet, and confined spaces adhering to strict safety protocols. Exposure to loud noises from machinery is common, necessitating the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This job involves risk of electrical shock. This job requires frequent travel between RMS facilities and customer sites.

Physical Requirements:

The position demands physical mobility to navigate uneven surfaces, the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, fine motor skills for handling small components and tools, and the capability to climb ladders and work at heights. Sustained physical effort, including standing, bending, pushing, digging, pulling, kneeling, crawling, and reaching for extended periods, is required. Good vision, including color vision and depth perception, and the ability to hear alarms and communications in noisy environments are essential. Additionally, proficiency in speaking, hearing, reading, and typing in English is required for effective communication and documentation.

At RMS Energy, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and success. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, RMS Energy is dedicated to employing the best people, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or any other factor protected by law. Our inclusive policies ensure that every team member has equal opportunities for growth and advancement, fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. Join us in powering a diverse and equitable future!

No Agencies Please. Any unsolicited resumes sent to RMS Energy from a third party, such as an Agency, including unsolicited resumes sent to RMS Energy mailing address, fax machine, or email address, directly to RMS Energy employees, or to RMS Energy resume database will be considered RMS Energy property. RMS Energy will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.