Field Service Technician

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

• The Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing will be responsible for performing electrical testing, maintenance, and repair services on electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• The technician will work with a team of professionals to ensure that all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
• Field Service Test Technicians travel to customer sites (industrial & commercial) to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (480 Volt to 600 kV) electrical systems.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
• Prefer an Associate’s degree from an accredited 2 year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or a EE Degree from an ABET accredited college, similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee).
• NETA Certification (I, II, III or IV) or similar desired.
• Must have at least 2 or more years of relevant experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting.
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Must have an acceptable pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must be physically fit to crawl, climb, stand, walk and lift up to 75 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
• Must not currently or in the future require sponsorship to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be willing to travel; minimum 40%.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution systems, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality standards. Proficient in troubleshooting and testing switchgear, with a commitment to customer service and emergency response.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Testing
• Switchgear Testing
• NETA Certification
• Electrical Safety Procedures
• Travel Availability

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Testing
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance
• Repair Services
• Switchgear Testing

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Customer Service
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• NETA Certification
• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Power & Controls
• EE Degree

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Low Voltage
• Medium Voltage
• High Voltage
• Emergency On-Call Duty