NETA II Field Technician

EPS; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Nashville Training Academy & Training

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Certifications

Competitive Per Diem

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, vision, dental benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

EPS in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Field Technician II to inspect, test, and maintain high, medium, and low electrical power equipment including SF6 and vacuum breakers, pad mount transformers, grounding systems, and instrument transformers. You will work with manuals and schematics to troubleshoot and document test results while implementing safety policies.

Travel and overtime may be required; a valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Pass a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Willing to work overtime and travel out of town for periods.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level testing of High, Medium, and Low electrical power equipment with minimal direct assistance while collaborating with Sr Technicians.
• Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering staff to troubleshoot and determine optimum equipment operation.
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance performed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components.

Skills

Voltage verification

Contact resistance

Insulation resistance

Test equipment setup

Read electrical schematics

LOTO / Arc Flash / Grounding

Excellent written and verbal comms

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic technology

Military experience preferred

NETA II Certified

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Field Technician II

About The Company:

At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources
• Career Path Planning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Competitive Per Diem
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k with company match

Pay: $32-48/hr

Job Summary:

The Field Technician II will inspect, test, and maintain High, Medium, and Low electrical power equipment. Technicians will work with electrical equipment, such as SF6 & vacuum circuit breakers, pad mount transformers/GSU transformers, grounding, instrument transformers, and variance of switches both manual and motor operated. Technicians will implement safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Performing entry level testing of High, Medium, and Low electrical power equipment without the need for direct assistance while still working with Sr Technicians.
• Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with the following:
• Voltage Verification
• Contact Resistance
• Insulation Resistance
• Test Equipment Set Up
• Read and Understand One-Line Drawings
• Understand equipment identification and hazards associated with them
• Need to understand practical application of electrical theory and hazards;
• LOTO / Arc Flash / Grounding
• Reading Electrical Schematics
• Test most apparatus without supervision: Breakers, Transformers, CT's, PT's, Cables, & Grounding

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
• 2-4 Years Relevant Industry Experience
• NETA II Certified

Physical Requirements:

• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.