Lead Electrical Power Test Technician

Union Depot; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Job summary

ABM Industries seeks a Senior Testing Technician to join our Electrical Power Services team, serving as a technical lead for testing, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning, and evaluation of electrical distribution equipment in commercial, industrial, utility, and data center environments.

The role requires leadership, deep power systems knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior technicians, with responsibilities across project execution, safety, and customer relations;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5-8 years of electrical testing, commissioning, field service, or related power systems work.
• Experience performing electrical testing and troubleshooting independently.
• Strong understanding of electrical theory, power systems, protective relaying, and power quality.
• Ability to read schematics and protection drawings.
• Experience with ATS/MTS, IEEE, ANSI, NEC, OSHA, NFPA 70E.
• Valid driver’s license and travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform acceptance, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning testing of electrical power equipment and systems.
• Lead field activities on projects and coordinate with customers, project managers, and subcontractors.
• Prepare and review field reports, test documentation, and technical recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and industry standards.
• Train, mentor, and provide guidance to Testing Technician I and II.
• Support emergency response activities, outages, startup projects, and critical shutdowns.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Field leadership

Power systems

Reading schematics

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Travel up to 75%

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology

Tools

Diagnostic instruments

Job description

ABM Industries seeks a Senior Testing Technician to join our Electrical Power Services team, serving as a technical lead for testing, inspection, troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning, and evaluation of electrical distribution equipment in commercial, industrial, utility, and data center environments.

The role requires leadership, deep power systems knowledge, and the ability to mentor junior technicians, with responsibilities across project execution, safety, and customer relations;