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

Keystone Distinction Group; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Travel covered

Company vehicle

Full benefits package

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group is seeking Electrical Field Service Technicians (Level II–IV) for acceptance and maintenance testing of medium- and high-voltage equipment across utility, industrial, and data center environments.

Role emphasizes safety, quality workmanship, and contributing to a high-utilization project pipeline. Certifications (NETA/ NICET EPT) are preferred but not required; hands-on testing experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 2-8+ years electrical testing experience
• Familiarity with NETA standards and NFPA 70E
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Background check and drug screening required
• NETA/NI CET EPT certifications preferred or strong hands-on testing experience may be considered

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing per NETA on medium- and high-voltage equipment
• Test and troubleshoot switchgear, power transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays
• Execute LOTO and NFPA 70E safety procedures
• Analyze test results and generate detailed field service reports
• Support or lead field crews and mentor junior technicians

Skills

Electrical testing

Medium voltage

High voltage

Safety NFPA 70E

LOTO

Arc-flash

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.