Lead Electrical Test Technician (MV/HV) - Field/Startup

U.S. Electrical Testing, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Military Reserve pay offset

Paid maternity leave

Résumé du poste

U.S. Electrical Testing, LLC is seeking an experienced electrical test professional to lead and perform inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and startup of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment in field and shop settings.

Responsibilities include coordinating projects, testing breakers, relays, transformers, and switchgear, and ensuring safety compliance per ANSI/IEEE/NETA standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of 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.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate, lead, and support multiple projects onsite and in-house using company software systems.
• Perform testing of low and medium voltage cables, transformers, switchgear, relays, and other equipment.
• Contain material costs by eliminating wasteful practices and implementing controls.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies.
• Promote continuous improvement and teamwork.

Connaissances

NTET/ NICET certification

Electrical safety standards

Interpret schematics

Protective relays testing

Test equipment operation

Hi-Pot testing

HV systems up to 500kV

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Travel readiness

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Outils

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Fluke meters

Description du poste

U.S. Electrical Testing, LLC is seeking an experienced electrical test professional to lead and perform inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and startup of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment in field and shop settings.

Responsibilities include coordinating projects, testing breakers, relays, transformers, and switchgear, and ensuring safety compliance per ANSI/IEEE/NETA standards.