MV/LV Switchgear Test Technician — Precision & Impact

Maverick Power LLC.; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus potential

PTO

401K matching

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Maverick Power is seeking an Electrical Test Technician to inspect, test, and verify MV/LV switchgear before shipment. You will operate test instruments, validate relays, and document results.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work with limited supervision. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant testing experience, strong documentation skills, and knowledge of NEC/NFPA/OSHA/NETA safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience testing low- and medium-voltage switchgear in a factory or manufacturing environment or relevant military experience.
• Proficiency with testing instruments: relay test sets, megger, hipot tester, multimeter, timing test sets, and secondary/primary injection systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, and project specifications.
• Strong documentation skills; attention to detail for accurate test records.
• Ability to work independently and maintain production/test schedules.
• Understanding of relevant codes and safety standards (NEC, NFPA, OSHA, NETA).

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shipment testing of MV/LV switchgear, protective relays, breakers, panelboards, ATS, and associated control/communication systems.
• Execute testing procedures including but not limited to: relay functional and coordination testing, insulation resistance (megger) and dielectric withstand (hipot), contact resistance, timing, and trip testing, control and communication circuit verification.
• Validate all equipment against project specifications, drawings, and one-line schematics.
• Maintain organized test documentation for each project, including reports, drawings, and photos.
• Support process improvement initiatives to reduce test time, improve efficiency, and enhance quality.
• Troubleshoot and report anomalies; coordinate with engineering for corrective action if defects or non-conformances are found.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout, PPE, and adherence to relevant standards (NEC, NFPA, OSHA, NETA).
• Assist in creating and updating test procedures, checklists, and SOPs for factory testing.
• Performs other job-related duties as necessary or assigned.

Skills

MV/LV testing

Relay testing

Schematics reading

Documentation

Independent work

Safety standards knowledge

Tools

Relay test sets

Megger

Hipot tester

Multimeter

Timing test sets

Primary/Secondary injection

Job description

Maverick Power is seeking an Electrical Test Technician to inspect, test, and verify MV/LV switchgear before shipment. You will operate test instruments, validate relays, and document results.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work with limited supervision. Candidates should have 5+ years of relevant testing experience, strong documentation skills, and knowledge of NEC/NFPA/OSHA/NETA safety standards.