Field Service Technician (NETAII/III/IV or Equivalent Experience)

Keystone Distinction Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 117,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem: ~$127/day

Company vehicle provided

Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is hiring Field Service Technicians in Des Moines, Iowa, for a role focused on testing medium- and high-voltage equipment. This field-based position requires 2–8+ years of electrical testing experience, familiarity with NETA standards, and the ability to travel up to 50%. Compensation ranges from $35 to $85 per hour depending on certification level, with additional benefits including a full benefits package, travel reimbursement, and company vehicle.

Qualifications

• 2–8+ years of electrical testing experience (range is level dependent).
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing per NETA standards on equipment.
• Generate detailed field service reports and documentation.
• Lead field crews depending on experience and certification.

Skills

Electrical testing experience

Understanding of power distribution systems

Familiarity with NETA standards

Ability to travel up to 50%

Education

NETA Certification (Level II, III, IV)

NICET EPT Certification (Level II, III, IV)

Tools

Megger

Doble

Omicron

Job description

Electrical Field Service Technician

NETA II / III / IV | NICET EPT | or Equivalent Field Experience

OVERVIEW

Our client, a nationally recognized leader in electrical power services, is seeking Field Service Technicians (Level II–IV) to support acceptance and maintenance testing of medium- and high-voltage equipment across utility, industrial, and data center environments. This is a field-based role for technically skilled professionals who take pride in quality workmanship, operate with a safety-first mindset, and are ready to contribute to a high-utilization team with a deep project pipeline.

Placement title and compensation are commensurate with certification level and field experience. NETA and NICET EPT certifications are preferred but not required — strong hands‑on apparatus testing experience will be considered.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Field Testing & Technical Services

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing per NETA standards on medium- and high-voltage equipment
• Test and troubleshoot:
  • Switchgear (LV/MV)
  • Power transformers
  • Circuit breakers
  • Protective relays and protection systems
• Execute LOTO and safety procedures in compliance with NFPA 70E
• Conduct arc-flash and shock hazard evaluations as required

Reporting & Documentation

• Analyze test results and identify deficiencies
• Generate detailed field service reports and documentation
• Provide timely updates to management and clients on findings and project status

Team & Leadership

• Support or lead field crews depending on experience and certification level
• Mentor junior technicians and trainees as applicable

Leadership Expectations by Level:

• Level II: Executes testing under supervision; building technical foundation
• Level III: Leads small crews, owns portions of projects independently
• Level IV: SME / Lead Tech — client-facing, full project ownership, mentors junior staff

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 2–8+ years of electrical testing experience (range is level dependent)
• Strong understanding of power distribution systems
• Familiarity with NETA standards and NFPA 70E
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Certification — One of the Following:

• NETA Certification (Level II, III, or IV) — preferred
• NICET EPT Certification (Level II, III, or IV) — accepted equivalent
• No certification — candidates with strong hands‑on apparatus testing experience will be considered; certification is not required to apply

Also Preferred:

• OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid
• PowerDB proficiency
• OEM test equipment experience: Megger, Doble, Omicron, or similar

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Level II – ~2–4 yrs / NETA II, NICET EPT II, or equivalent – $35 – $60/hr
• Level III – ~5–8 yrs / NETA III, NICET EPT III, or equivalent – $65 – $75/hr
• Level IV – 8+ yrs / NETA IV, NICET EPT IV, or equivalent – $75 – $85+/hr

Additional Compensation & Benefits:

• Per diem: ~$127/day (GSA rate)
• Company card or full expense reimbursement
• Travel covered: lodging, flights, rental car as applicable
• Overtime available depending on project scope
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
• Company vehicle provided

TRAVEL & WORK CONDITIONS

• Up to 50% travel, varies by client and project
• Field-based work across industrial, utility, and data center environments
• Overtime available on active projects
• Standard travel rotation (Regional): Monday out, Friday home — weekends protected- Ideal candidate will be willing to some travel-Not a hard requirement.