Field Service Technician - Fredrick, Maryland (NOVA, DMV) Fredrick, MD

Premier Power Maintenance Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Power Maintenance Corporation is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform on-site electrical testing, maintenance, and upgrades at customer facilities in Frederick, MD. The role involves hands-on work with substations and power equipment, requiring problem-solving, procedural accuracy, and safety compliance.

Responsibilities include executing transformer, cable, and circuit breaker tests, reading manuals and schematics, and supporting installation and repair tasks while maintaining

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; technical degree preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s or Associate’s in Electrical/Electronic Technology or military experience preferred.
• Experience in substations/tests/maintenance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment used in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean components in a substation.
• Assist in transformer, cable, and circuit breaker testing and related procedures.
• Participate in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Attend safety meetings and training; adhere to safety standards.

Skills

NETA

NFPA 70E

OSHA compliance

Safety laws

DOT regulations

Strong communication

Problem-solving

PC skills (MS Office)

Doble DTAF

Power DB

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s/Associate’s in Electrical/Electronic Tech or military exp

Tools

Doble DTAF

Power DB

Job description

Field Service Technician- Fredrick, Maryland (NOVA, DMV)

Reports To: Region Operations Manager or Field Service Supervisor

FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-Time

Job Summary

Performs electrical apparatus work onsite at customers facilities. This includes electrical testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs to electrical apparatus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean all components in a substation.
• Assist in the following tests:
  • Transformer Testing – Power factor, TTR, insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge, and leakage reactance.
  • Cable Testing – Insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, partial discharge, and cable thumper.
  • Circuit Breaker Testing – Insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, breaker timing, SF6 gas analysis, CT testing, high current testing, secondary injection testing, and vacuum bottle integrity testing.
• Participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Participate in safety meetings and training.
• The above list of duties is not exhaustive; other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarize with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to assist in complex mechanical and electrical problems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines.
• Doble DTAF and Power DB knowledge is preferred; training will be provided.
• Demonstrated ability to be consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc.
• Organizational skills: on-time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and other documentation requirements.
• Responsibility for keeping tools, test equipment, and vehicles clean, organized, and up to date with service and calibrations.

Work Hours & Conditions

• Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, with outside business hours as required.
• Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations.
• Must be able to work overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must be able to travel on overnight, multi-day, out-of-town projects.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies timely.

Education and Work Experience

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, or military experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in electrical substation testing, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and commissioning is preferred but not required.
• Other useful experience includes mechanical aptitude and an attitude eager for learning.

Other Requirements

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle check.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to obtain an endorsement to operate a combined vehicle weight up to 26k lbs.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to obtain company-paid TWIC card, OSHA 10/30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and CPR training.

Employer Rights

This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.