Field Service Testing Technician

Southwire Co.; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Matching & Pension Plan

Health, Life, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Southwire Company, LLC, a leading wire and cable producer, is seeking a Field Service Technician. You will diagnose and locate faults on underground power cables in industrial and utility settings, remote from the main office, utilizing a suite of diagnostic tools and reporting to the remote support team.

You will read electrical and mechanical prints, bill trucks for shipments, and ensure safety compliance on every site visit. Travel is required to support multiple markets and customers.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with ability to operate remotely from main office

Responsibilities

• Testing/diagnosing/fault locating for medium to high voltage cable
• Reading and interpreting mechanical and electrical prints
• Bill out trucks with items to be shipped to other plants (MSO)
• Operate and interpret data with specialized diagnostic equipment
• Follow safety rules to prevent incidents or injuries
• Support safety culture and incident prevention
• Comply with OSHA and company safety rules

Skills

Self-starter

Remote work readiness

Short-notice availability

Instrument systems competency

Logical thinking

Travel willingness

Tools

TD Reflectometer

Hi-Pot tester

VLF/Tan Delta tester

Partial Discharge test set

MV cable fault locator (thumper)

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools andjobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuitionreimbursement andunlimited growth opportunities. Ourmore thanseven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developinginnovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardshipand enhancing the well-being ofthe communitiesin which we work and live.How will you power what’spossible?

Location: Remote

Shift: 1st

Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Field Service Technician will perform advanced diagnostics and fault locating on underground power cables in various markets including industrial and utility applications. This role will interact with a direct power distribution customers and contractors onsite, operate diagnostics equipment, acquire test data, and communicate with the remote support team.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Testing/diagnosing/fault locating or tracing for medium to high voltage cable
2. Reading and interpreting mechanical prints, electrical prints, and other related technical documentation.
3. Bill out trucks w/miscellaneous items to be shipped out to other plants (this includes producing an MSO).
4. Operate and interpret data with a Time Domain Reflectometer, AC/DC Hi Pot, VLF/Tan Delta, Partial Discharge test set, MV cable and fault locater (thumper).
5. Responsible for working safely with no electrical contact, incidents or personal injuries
6. Enhance and advance a below zero incident safety culture and behavior
7. Comprehend and follow OSHA and company safety rules

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1. Self-starter with the ability to operate remotely from the main office with minimum supervision
2. Availability for assignments with short notice
3. Strong competency in instrument systems technology including mechanical, electrical, and software technology
4. Ability to think and act in a logical and methodical way
5. Able and willing to travel on a regular basis

Benefits We Offer:

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.