Lead NETA 2/3 Technician – Electrical Power Systems

High Voltage Maintenance Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv in Illinois seeks a lead electrical tester to troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus and to perform as the lead person on projects. The role requires some technical supervision and heavy emphasis on safety and documentation.

Responsibilities include testing and maintenance of power distribution systems, relay calibration, and generating detailed reports. Willingness to travel up to 50%, with potential for international work, and NEC/OSHA knowledge are important.

Qualifications

• Graduate engineer with BSEE or BSME and no experience.
• Electrical technical school or military equivalent with three years minimum same or similar work experience.
• High school education or equivalent with four years minimum same or similar work experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and OSHA/NFPA.
• Passed NETA exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Lead projects and supervise technicians as required.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly and process job billing.
• Travel up to 50% and possibly international travel when needed.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Tests and measurements

Documentation

Client communication

Travel readiness

Education

BSEE or BSME

Electrical technical school / military equivalent

High school diploma or equivalent

NETA exam passed

Tools

Power system test equipment

Microsoft Word

Test equipment operation

Load recording instrumentation

Relay calibration

Job description

Vertiv in Illinois seeks a lead electrical tester to troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus and to perform as the lead person on projects. The role requires some technical supervision and heavy emphasis on safety and documentation.

Responsibilities include testing and maintenance of power distribution systems, relay calibration, and generating detailed reports. Willingness to travel up to 50%, with potential for international work, and NEC/OSHA knowledge are important.