High-Voltage Field Service Tech – Electrical Testing

SIDEBOTHAM SUBSTAION SERVICES PLLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Company car

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

SIDEBOTHAM SUBSTAION SERVICES PLLC is seeking a NETA Field Service Technician – Electrical Testing to perform comprehensive testing, preventive maintenance, and repair on diverse electrical distribution systems. You will work with a skilled team to ensure safety, quality, and compliance on site.

Responsibilities include traveling to customer sites, testing transformers and relays, performing Tan Delta, VLF, DC Hipot tests, and supporting on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience performing switchgear testing and troubleshooting.
• Proficient PC skills including email, internet research, data entry, and MS Excel.
• NETA Certification (Levels I–IV) or equivalent desirable.
• OSHA 30-Hour and CPR/First Aid preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, and collect data on HV/MV/LV systems.
• Test instrument transformers for accuracy.
• Perform transformer testing using Doble, TTR, insulation resistance tests.
• Test relays and switchgear for proper function.
• Carry out cable testing including Tan Delta, VLF, and DC Hipot.
• Diagnose DC control circuits and minimize downtime.
• Calibrate relays and perform power metering tasks.
• Participate in rotating on-call duty.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC)

ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree

Tools

PowerDB

Job description

SIDEBOTHAM SUBSTAION SERVICES PLLC is seeking a NETA Field Service Technician – Electrical Testing to perform comprehensive testing, preventive maintenance, and repair on diverse electrical distribution systems. You will work with a skilled team to ensure safety, quality, and compliance on site.

Responsibilities include traveling to customer sites, testing transformers and relays, performing Tan Delta, VLF, DC Hipot tests, and supporting on-call rotations.