Field Service Technician

Jobtailor; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Field Service Technician - Electrical Testing to perform testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical distribution systems across industrial and commercial sites. You will travel regionally to inspect, test, troubleshoot, start-up, and collect data on low, medium, and high voltage equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and teamwork. A background in EPC or EE with NETA certification and 2+ years in switchgear testing is preferred; travel up to 40% plus possible

Qualifications

• 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 or III/IV) or similar desired; 2+ years of relevant switchgear testing & troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing, maintenance, and repair on electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• Travel to customer sites (industrial & commercial) to inspect, test, troubleshoot, start-up and data collect on LV/MV/HV systems.
• Test instrument transformers, power transformers, relays, cables, ATS, switchgear, and circuit breakers.
• Rotate emergency on-call duties and respond to customer emergencies as needed.

Skills

Electrical Testing

Switchgear Testing

Transformer Testing

Cable Testing

Relay Calibration

Data Collection

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Repair Services

Emergency Response

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Power & Controls

Electrical Engineering degree (ABET accredited)

Tools

PowerDB

Testing Equipment

Electrical Distribution Systems

Automatic Transfer Switches

Data Entry Software

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.
• Instrument transformer tests
• Power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
• Test both electro-mechanical and solid state relays
• Cable testing - Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hipot
• Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting
• Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing
• Moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
• 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 have good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel; experience with PowerDB a plus.
• Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
• Prefer OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training; training on each can be provided by Shermco.
• Must be able to stay Drug‑Free; you will be required to pass a pre‑employment hair follicle drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests.
• 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 low, medium, and high voltage electrical systems, with a strong emphasis on safety and quality standards. Proficient in troubleshooting and testing switchgear, transformers, and relays, while effectively collaborating with a team in various industrial and commercial settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Testing
• Switchgear Testing & Troubleshooting
• NETA Certification
• Microsoft Excel
• Electrical Safety Procedures

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Testing
• Switchgear Testing
• Transformer Testing
• Cable Testing
• Relay Calibration
• Data Collection
• Troubleshooting
• Maintenance
• Repair Services
• Emergency Response

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem‑Solving
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• NETA Certification
• OSHA 30 Hour
• CPR/First Aid
• BBP/AED Training

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Power & Controls
• High Voltage Systems
• Medium Voltage Systems
• Low Voltage Systems
• Industrial Electrical Systems
• Commercial Electrical Systems

Tools & Technologies

• PowerDB
• Electrical Distribution Systems
• Automatic Transfer Switches
• Testing Equipment
• Data Entry Software