NETA Field Test Technician – Travel-Heavy, Growth

Jsr Associates; Minnesota; On-site; USD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Relocation assistance

Per diem coverage

Career growth

Job summary

Jsr Associates in Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA I–IV) to test, commission and maintain power equipment across the upper Midwest.

You’ll work on substations, industrial plants, data centers and utilities, traveling 50–75% and joining a union team. Openings at levels I–IV; experienced technicians can lead crews (Level III–IV) and mentor apprentices while pursuing NETA certification.

Qualifications

• NETA certification at I–IV or equivalent electrical testing/maintenance experience with plan to certify.
• Hands-on HV testing experience preferred (power factor, insulation resistance, hipot).
• Ability to read one-lines, schematics and test procedures.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% across the Upper Midwest.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Safety-first mindset; able to work independently or with a crew.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect and maintain medium- and high-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, relays and cables.
• Operate HV test equipment including power factor testers and related devices.
• Commission new installations and verify readiness to energize.
• Support planned outages and respond to emergency calls.
• Document test results clearly and flag issues before failures.
• Follow NFPA 70E and site safety practices on every job.
• Level III–IV: Lead jobsites, coordinate with customers, mentor apprentices.

Skills

HV testing

Power factor testing

Reading schematics

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

Crew mentoring

Job description

Jsr Associates in Minneapolis–St. Paul, MN is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA I–IV) to test, commission and maintain power equipment across the upper Midwest.

You’ll work on substations, industrial plants, data centers and utilities, traveling 50–75% and joining a union team. Openings at levels I–IV; experienced technicians can lead crews (Level III–IV) and mentor apprentices while pursuing NETA certification.