Field & Shop Electrical Test Technician

M.C. Dean, Inc.; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

M.C. Dean, Inc.

seeks a Test Technician to lead inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and startup of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment in the field and shop. This role requires travel (local, regional, and national; international preferred) and the ability to read schematics, operate test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard and Fluke meters, and ensure compliance with NETA standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of relevant electrical experience with a High School Diploma/GED.
• NETA / NICET certification (preferred) or equivalent hands‑on experience in electrical testing.
• Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
• Experience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters.
• Understanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and high‑potential (Hi‑Pot) testing procedures.
• Knowledge of medium and high‑voltage systems (up to 500kV), including arc flash hazard analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose system failures.
• Willingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.
• Ability to work safely under minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.
• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems, ensuring compliance with NETA standards.
• Conduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.
• Perform circuit breaker and switchgear testing, including timing tests, primary and secondary injection testing.
• Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis for system failures.
• Conduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.
• Ensure adherence to electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and PPE compliance.
• Maintain detailed test reports and documentation for compliance and client review.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure efficient system commissioning and startup.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, lead, and support multiple projects both onsite and in‑house utilizing various company software systems, review and maintain job documentation, ensuring completeness of information from receipt of order to invoice.
• Perform testing of low and medium voltage cables, instrument and power transformers, switchgear, breakers, electro‑mechanical and solid‑state relays, and other electrical apparatus.
• Contain material costs by eliminating wasteful practices and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Rotate emergency on‑call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
• Promote an attitude of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Skills

Electrical testing & diagnostics

MV/LV distribution understanding

schematics interpretation

Protective relays testing

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

NICET certification (preferred)

NETA certification (preferred)

Tools

Doble tester

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Fluke meters

Job description

M.C. Dean, Inc.

seeks a Test Technician to lead inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and startup of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment in the field and shop. This role requires travel (local, regional, and national; international preferred) and the ability to read schematics, operate test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard and Fluke meters, and ensure compliance with NETA standards.