Field Technician

Actalent; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 73,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Per diem when traveling

Company cellphone and laptop

Safety and training programs

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Field Technician to inspect, test, commission, and maintain high, medium, and low voltage electrical power equipment in a field-based environment. The role involves extensive testing, documentation, and direct customer interaction in the Ohio region with some travel.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with HV/MV/LV equipment, safety leadership, and the ability to train junior technicians. A company vehicle, per diem, and equipment are provided for field work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in electrical power/utility/industrial field.
• Experience with high, medium, and low voltage equipment.
• Ability to travel locally and overnight for projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive locally and regionally on a daily basis with periodic overnight travel to customer sites.
• Lead safety briefings on job sites and identify or mitigate hazards.
• Lead crews while performing high/medium/low voltage testing of electrical power equipment.
• Apply Human Performance Error Elimination concepts to daily work and crew activities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems using manuals, schematics, and engineering input.
• Prepare detailed reports documenting tests, repairs, and maintenance.
• Interact with customers and document test results and field activity.
• Provide project management for large-scale field projects and coordinate field activities.
• Train Field Technician team members and share best practices.
• Communicate professionally with customers on-site and remotely.

Skills

Electrical experience

Field testing

Voltage testing

Safety leadership

Driver's license

Communication skills

Mentoring

OT travel

NETA interest

Tools

Power factor testers

Meggers

Hi-Pot testers

CT/PT testing gear

Saturation test sets

Job description

Job Title

Field Technician

Job Description

The Field Technician inspects, tests, commissions, and maintains high, medium, and low voltage electrical power equipment in a field-based environment. This role works extensively with SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers, pad-mount and GSU transformers, grounding systems, instrument transformers, and a variety of manual and motor-operated switches. The technician leads and implements safety policies on job sites, performs advanced electrical testing, and provides detailed technical documentation while interacting directly with customers and supporting the development of other technicians.

Responsibilities

• Drive locally and regionally on a daily basis and be available for periodic overnight travel to customer sites.


• Lead safety briefings on job sites and proactively identify, eliminate, or mitigate hazards.


• Serve as crew leader while performing high, medium, and low voltage testing of electrical power equipment.


• Apply Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools to daily work and crew activities.


• Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems and ensure optimum equipment performance.


• Prepare and maintain detailed reports documenting all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed on electrical equipment.


• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean electrical equipment and components in the field.


• Act as a leader in safety culture and take responsibility for the safety performance of other team members.


• Install, test, and maintain a variety of electrical apparatus, including power distribution equipment.


• Understand the theory behind electrical testing, the reasons for specific tests, and accurately analyze and interpret test results.


• Develop and write clear, comprehensive technical reports and documentation for customers and internal use.


• Create structured plans and procedures for testing electrical apparatus and systems.


• Provide project management for large-scale and complex projects, including planning, coordination, and execution of field activities.


• Train and qualify Field Technician I, II, and III team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.


• Interact professionally with customers, providing clear communication and excellent service on-site and remotely.


• Perform complex troubleshooting on electrical systems and equipment to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of experience in the electrical power, utility, industrial, electrical contractor, or related field environment.


• Hands-on experience working with electrical systems, electrical equipment, or power distribution equipment.


• Experience performing electrical testing, commissioning, or maintenance on power systems and apparatus.


• Proficiency in testing and working with high, medium, and low voltage equipment.


• Ability to install, test, maintain, and troubleshoot electrical apparatus such as circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motors, CTs, PTs, and CCVTs.


• Strong understanding of electrical testing theory and the ability to analyze and interpret test results.


• Ability to prepare and maintain detailed technical reports and documentation.


• Capability to lead crews in the field and promote a strong safety culture.


• Ability to train and mentor other field technicians.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Comfort working in the field approximately 95% of the time.


• Ability to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.


• Valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain a satisfactory driving record.


• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen.


• NETA certification or experience equivalent to NETA certification.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using electrical test equipment such as power factor testers, ductors, meggers, CT ratio and saturation test sets, and Hi-Pot equipment.


• Knowledge of and experience with low, medium, and high voltage circuit breakers (LV/MV/HV).


• Familiarity with transformers, including pad-mount and GSU units.


• Experience working with switchgear, motors, potential transformers (PTs), and coupling capacitor voltage transformers (CCVTs).


• Experience applying Human Performance Error Elimination tools in a field environment.


• Project management experience on large-scale and complex electrical projects.


• Strong customer service orientation and ability to represent the company professionally on-site.


• Interest in obtaining or advancing NETA certification, with access to regular training and preparation classes.


• Comfort using company-provided technology such as laptops and cellphones for reporting, communication, and test documentation.

Work Environment

This is a field-based role with the majority of time spent at customer sites working directly with electrical power equipment. Most projects are located in the Ohio and Indiana region, with occasional travel to Nashville for safety training and NETA certification sessions. The position typically involves working in and around substations, industrial facilities, and other power distribution environments, handling high, medium, and low voltage equipment such as circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motors, CTs, PTs, and CCVTs. The role requires comfort working outdoors and indoors in varying weather and facility conditions, as well as frequent driving between sites. Technicians usually work standard full-time hours with an additional 5-10 hours of overtime per week, depending on project demands. The company provides a field-focused support structure, including a company vehicle and gas card, company card for hotels, per diem when traveling, and a company-issued cellphone and laptop. The organization invests in safety and professional development, offering 2-3 NETA certification training and preparation classes per year, along with financial incentives for achieving NETA Level II, III, and IV accreditations. The company also supports field comfort and safety with annual allowances for work boots, prescription safety goggles, and fire-retardant clothing. The culture emphasizes strong safety practices, continuous learning, and teamwork in a hands‑on, technical environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision


• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


• Short and long-term disability


• Health Spending Account (HSA)


• Transportation benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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