NETA III Field Technician

EPS; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Professional Certs

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is hiring a Field Technician III to inspect, test, and maintain high, medium, and low voltage electrical power equipment. You will lead safety briefings, troubleshoot equipment, and develop detailed reports.

Responsibilities include performing voltage tests, using specialized test equipment, and collaborating with engineering personnel to ensure optimal equipment function and safety on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Associates degree in Electrical/Electronic technology or military experience preferred.
• NETA III Certification is preferred.
• Industry certification programs (Infrared, Corona, Oil Analysis, etc.) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings on job site and mitigate hazards.
• Perform high, medium, and low voltage testing as crew leader.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components.
• Develop and write reports detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.

Skills

Safety leadership

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Bachelors/Associates in Electrical/Electronic technology

NETA III Certified

Military experience preferred

Tools

Power Factor tester

Hi-Pot tester

Megger

CT ratio & saturation

Job description

Overview

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: $47-67/hr

Job Summary:

The Field Technician III 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

• Lead safety briefings on job site, identify, eliminate, or mitigate hazards.
• Perform High, Medium, and Low voltage testing of electrical power equipment as a crew leader.
• Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools.
• 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.
• Leader in Safety Culture and responsible for other team members.
• Ability to install, test and maintain electrical apparatus.
• Understand the theory behind and reason for testing with the ability to analyze results.
• Develop and write reports.

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 test equipment:
• Power Factor
• Ductor
• Megger
• CT ration & saturation
• Hi-Pot
• Knowledge of the following equipment:
• Circuit Breakers
• Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage | LV/MV/HV
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Motors
• PT's & CCVT's

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
• 5 Years Relevant Industry Experience
• NETA III Certified
• Industry Certification Programs preferred - e.g. Infrared, Corona, Oil Analysis, Manufacturers, etc.

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.