Field Service Technician

ABM Industries Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for an Electrical Field Test Technician to enhance their Electrical Power Services team. This role involves traveling to customer sites to perform essential testing and troubleshooting of electrical systems, ensuring safety and efficiency. The technician will also supervise and mentor junior staff, ensuring high standards of electrical testing are maintained. With opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work on diverse projects, this position is ideal for someone passionate about electrical engineering and looking to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in electrical testing required.
• Familiar with NETA and NFPA70E standards.
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for electrical testing and troubleshooting.
• Supervise and mentor Trainees and Assistants.
• Document test results and field reports.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Troubleshooting

Team Collaboration

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

4+ years experience in electrical testing

NETA Level 2 or NICET equivalent certification

Tools

Low, Medium, and High-Voltage Switchgear

Automatic Transfer Switches

Transformers

Solid-State and Electromechanical Relays

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician to join our Electrical Power Services team. The Electrical Field Test Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient installation and testing of electrical power distribution equipment for customers in the assigned territory. In this role, you will travel approximately 50% of the time, working both independently and with a crew, and handle the performance and management of routine, moderately complex, and complex tasks and projects, record-keeping, evaluation of test data, and preparation of field service reports. Additionally, Level 3 and 4 Technicians will be responsible to coach, mentoring, training, developing, and supervising Level 1 and 2 Trainees and Assistants.

Position Summary

• 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

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 4years experience in electrical testing.
• The candidate should have experience working with a team.
• Experience in working on projects
• Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards
• Familiar with NFPA70E Electrical Safety standards
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally 90%
• Knowledgeable in lockout/tag-out and hazardous energy control procedures.
• Clean Driving Record and Drug-Free

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards.
• Preferably hold a current NETA Level 2 or NICET equivalent certification, but not required.