Lead Electrical Testing Technician

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Travel accommodations

Per diem

Career growth

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking an experienced Electrical Testing Specialist to support substation and data center projects across Texas. The role involves acceptance, maintenance, commissioning and troubleshooting for medium- and high-voltage equipment, with a focus on safety and industry standards compliance.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on energized environment experience and the ability to work independently on complex utility, industrial, and mission-critical infrastructures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in electrical testing, commissioning, or field service.
• Experience with substations, utilities, industrial facilities, or data centers.
• Proficient reading of electrical drawings and protection schematics.
• Familiar with NFPA 70E, OSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance in substations and data centers.
• Conduct acceptance and maintenance testing on transformers, relays, switchgear, CTs/PTs, cables, and bus systems.
• Execute insulation resistance, turns ratio, contact resistance, and relay testing.
• Interpret schematics and protection drawings for field work.
• Support startup and commissioning on greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Prepare field service reports and testing documentation.
• Ensure OSHA, NFPA 70E, NETA, IEEE compliance.

Skills

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

High/medium voltage

Doble/Omicron/Megger"

Safety compliance

Field service

Tools

Doble

Omicron

Megger

Vanguard

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Testing Specialist with strong apparatus testing expertise to support substation and data center projects throughout Texas. This role is responsible for performing acceptance, maintenance, commissioning, and troubleshooting tests on medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment while ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in energized environments, strong technical knowledge of electrical apparatus testing, and the ability to work independently on complex utility, industrial, and mission-critical infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of electrical apparatus in substations and data centers
• Conduct acceptance and maintenance testing on:
• Power transformers
• Protective relays
• Switchgear
• CTs/PTs
• Cables and bus systems
• Battery systems and grounding systems
• Execute insulation resistance, turns ratio, contact resistance, power factor, Doble, primary/secondary injection, and relay functional testing
• Interpret electrical schematics, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and protection drawings
• Support startup and commissioning activities for greenfield and brownfield electrical infrastructure projects
• Identify equipment deficiencies and provide technical recommendations for corrective actions
• Prepare detailed field service reports and testing documentation
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NETA, IEEE, and client-specific safety requirements
• Coordinate with project managers, commissioning teams, engineers, and client representatives
• Travel to project sites throughout Texas as needed

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or field service work
• Strong background in apparatus testing within substations, utilities, industrial facilities, or data centers
• Experience with medium- and high-voltage electrical systems
• Familiarity with NETA testing standards and industry best practices
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and protection schematics
• Working knowledge of testing equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, or similar
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required

Preferred Qualifications

• NETA certification (Level I, II, III, or IV)
• NICET or equivalent electrical testing certifications
• Utility or EPC project experience
• OSHA 10/30 or NFPA 70E training
• Experience working in energized substations

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly compensation: $35-75/hour
• Overtime opportunities
• Per diem and travel accommodations (project dependent)
• Career growth within the power delivery and mission-critical infrastructure sectors
• Opportunity to work on large-scale utility and hyperscale data center projects throughout Texas

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, technically strong, and experienced in fast-paced field environments. This individual thrives in critical infrastructure projects and brings a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset to electrical testing and commissioning operations.