Field Service Technician - Development Program

POWERX Co; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonus Program

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

PTO and Wellness Days

Job summary

POWERX Co. is seeking an entry-level Field Service Technician as part of the Development Program in Atlanta, GA.

You will complete five weeks of paid training covering electrical safety, power systems fundamentals, and relay testing before deploying to customer sites nationwide. After training, you will assist with testing, commissioning, and service activities on power systems equipment, progressing toward independent work and potential specialization in testing, protection and controls, or

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of field/testing experience; entry-level program with structured training.
• High school diploma or GED; associate degree or technical certificate preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work at customer sites nationwide.
• Ability to read wire schematics and one-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians with electrical field testing, commissioning, and service activities.
• Execute test points and procedures accurately, gaining independence with experience.
• Document test data and contribute to test procedures and reports.
• Represent POWERX professionally at client sites nationwide.

Skills

Electrical theory

Field testing

Relay testing

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Doble relay test sets

Omicron

Megger

RTS software

HiPot equipment

Digital multimeters

Job description

Field Service Technician - Development Program

Atlanta, Georgia

At POWERX, our people are at the heart of everything we do. From testing and commissioning to engineering and compliance, every service we provide plays a vital role in powering safe, reliable, and efficient systems.

As the nation’s leading provider of comprehensive power solutions, we foster a culture of integrity, respect, and teamwork. In an ever-evolving industry, our mission is to help businesses optimize system performance, ensure safety and compliance, and drive operational excellence through innovation and accountability.

Whether you're an experienced professional or launching your career, POWERX provides an environment where you can grow, make an impact, and build a lasting legacy.

ABOUT US

At POWERX, we take pride in being the premier provider of comprehensive power services, ensuring that power systems operate efficiently and reliably. Our commitment to quality and excellence is evident in our field services, engineering and consulting expertise, and adherence to certifications and regulations. Safety and performance are at the forefront of our integrated approach.

We are a people-first company, valuing integrity, respect, and teamwork. Our mission is to empower businesses by optimizing system performance, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving operational excellence with innovative solutions. At POWERX, we offer a dynamic environment where both experienced professionals and newcomers can grow, make an impact, and build a legacy.

Our vision is to lead the future of power systems with cutting‑edge technology, sustainable practices, and a relentless focus on customer success. We are dedicated to expanding our expertise, locations, and services while maintaining our people-first philosophy. Partnering with POWERX means gaining a trusted team of passionate experts committed to delivering value and fostering lasting relationships. Join us in making power work for our clients and the communities we serve!

OUR POWERX PERKS

• Competitive Pay
• Incentives for Certifications
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, Basic Life/AD&D, and other ancillary products
• 401k program with a company match
• Performance Program
• PTO including Wellness Days and Paid Holidays
• And much more!

Job Summary:

The Field Service Technician – Development Program is a full-time, entry‑level technical role filled through the POWERX National Technician Development Program. New hires complete five weeks of paid, structured classroom and hands‑on training — covering workplace electrical safety, power systems fundamentals, schematic and blueprint reading, protection and control, testing and commissioning, and microprocessor relay testing — before deploying to the field.

Once in the field, the technician performs a broad range of electrical field testing, commissioning, and service activities on power systems equipment at customer sites nationwide, from basic measurements and test‑equipment setup to acceptance and maintenance testing. Technicians begin by assisting senior technicians with foundational tasks and progressively take on more independent work as they gain experience and certifications, including NETA. Over time they can grow into specialized testing, protection and controls (P&C), or commissioning‑focused work. The role exists to build a pipeline of qualified, safety‑first field technicians who support POWERX’s testing, commissioning, and field service commitments to customers nationwide.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist senior technicians with electrical field testing, commissioning, and service activities on power systems equipment at customer sites, from basic measurements to acceptance and maintenance testing.
• Execute assigned test points and procedures accurately, taking on more independent testing as experience and certifications grow.

Electrical Safety & Hazard Control

• Apply NFPA 70E requirements and site‑specific safety rules on energized and de‑energized equipment, including PPE, lockout/tagout (LOTO), and live‑dead‑live verification.
• Complete daily job hazard analyses (JHAs), and recognize, report, and help mitigate electrical hazards before they become incidents.

Test Equipment Setup & Operation

• Set up and operate relay test sets (Doble, Omicron, Megger), insulation‑resistance testers, HiPot equipment, digital multimeters, and power‑quality analyzers.
• Build growing proficiency with RTS and relay‑programming software to support relay, breaker, and transformer testing.
• Work with relay test sets (Doble, Omicron, Megger), RTS test software, insulation‑resistance testers (megohmmeters), high‑potential (HiPot) test equipment, digital multimeters, clamp‑on power‑quality analyzers, standard hand tools, and a laptop or tablet for data logging and relay‑programming software.

Documentation & Reporting

• Record test data accurately and, as proficiency grows, help develop test procedures, checkout summaries, and professional reports.
• Use Microsoft Office and Excel to document and report field results clearly.

Training, Certification & Development

• Complete all five weeks of the POWERX National Technician Development Program and continue on‑the‑job learning in the field.
• Pursue industry certifications and credentials, including NETA, with company support.

Customer‑Site Representation

• Represent POWERX professionally at client sites nationwide, maintaining punctuality and adhering to site‑specific safety and access requirements at all times.
• Communicate test findings clearly and professionally to internal teams and customers.

Attributes/Abilities:

• Must pass a satisfactory background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
• Must pass pre‑employment, post‑accident, reasonable‑suspicion, and random drug and alcohol screening.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and power systems fundamentals, with the ability to learn and apply testing standards and NFPA 70E safety requirements on live equipment.
• Ability to read wire schematics and one‑line diagrams, and to review scopes of work and drawings.
• Growing proficiency with Doble, Omicron, Megger, and RTS test software for relay, breaker, and transformer testing.
• Sound safety judgment, with strict and consistent adherence to PPE, LOTO, live‑dead‑live verification, and daily JHAs as site conditions change.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with professional, customer‑facing interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain attention to detail while working independently in variable field conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel for documentation and reporting.
• Coachability during the structured training period and a willingness to pursue industry certifications and credentials.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and adapt to changing schedules, sites, and crews.

Experience and Education:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree or a trade/technical school certificate or diploma, preferred.
• 0–1 years of experience; able to enter the role as an assistant technician performing foundational field‑testing tasks under guidance.
• OSHA 30‑hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED, or Power DB certificates or training, preferred.
• NETA (International Electrical Testing Association) certification — highly valued and can be pursued after hire with company support, preferred.
• Working knowledge of protective relay concepts and microprocessor‑based relay testing, preferred.
• Progression toward 1–3 years of experience in specialized testing, protection and controls, or commissioning work.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to adverse conditions.
• Additional exposures include electrical hazards (arc‑flash and shock risk near energized equipment), outdoor substation environments, and data center hot/cold aisles.
• Wear PPE that is mandated and required at divisional level.
• Ability to relocate to Phoenix, AZ for five weeks of paid, in‑person training (company‑provided housing) and to successfully complete all training requirements.

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