Field Technician II

Electric Power Systems; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Field Technician II, where you'll play a crucial role in inspecting and maintaining electrical power equipment. This position offers the opportunity to work with advanced electrical systems, including circuit breakers and transformers, while ensuring adherence to safety policies. With a generous benefits package, including competitive pay and professional development incentives, you'll thrive in an environment that values technical expertise and employee well-being. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in the power industry, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Comprehensive Training Resources

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Professional Certifications

Competitive Per Diem

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k with company match

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant industry experience required.
• NETA II certification preferred for technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain electrical power equipment.
• Prepare reports detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work overtime

Ability to travel out of town

Understanding of electrical theory and hazards

Education

Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Electrical/Electronic technology

Military experience

NETA II Certified

Tools

Test Equipment

Voltage Verification tools

Insulation Resistance testers

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Field Technician II

About The Company:

At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources
• Career Path Planning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Competitive Per Diem
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k with company match

Pay: $45-65/hour

Job Summary:

The Field Technician II will inspect, test, and maintain High, Medium, and Low electrical power equipment. Technicians will work with electrical equipment, such as SF6 & vacuum circuit breakers, pad mount transformers/GSU transformers, grounding, instrument transformers, and variance of switches both manual and motor operated. Technicians will implement safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Performing entry level testing of High, Medium, and Low electrical power equipment without the need for direct assistance while still working with Sr Technicians.
• Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with the following:
  • Voltage Verification
  • Contact Resistance
  • Insulation Resistance
  • Test Equipment Set Up
  • Read and Understand One-Line Drawings
  • Understand equipment identification and hazards associated with them
  • Need to understand practical application of electrical theory and hazards;
    • LOTO / Arc Flash / Grounding
    • Reading Electrical Schematics
    • Test most apparatus without supervision: Breakers, Transformers, CT’s, PT’s, Cables, & Grounding

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
• 2 – 4 Years Relevant Industry Experience
• NETA II Certified

Physical Requirements:

• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.