NETA Technician

PTS Advance; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PTS Advance is seeking an Electrical Field Service Technician to perform testing and maintenance on low, medium, and high voltage power distribution equipment. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, with responsibilities including troubleshooting and customer communication. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including generous PTO and medical insurance.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

401k with employer match

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience testing low and medium voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and calibration on instrument transformers and power transformers.
• Troubleshoot and inspect switchgear, circuit breakers, and transformers.
• Follow all safety procedures and protocols.

Skills

Testing and Calibration

Troubleshooting

Customer Communication

Education

Associate degree from an accredited technical college

NETA II or above certification

Tools

Power DB

Job description

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Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $70.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from PTS Advance

Recruitment Director - Direct Hire at PTS Advance

PTS Advance is looking for an Electrical Field Service Technician to join an outstanding NETA accredited service provider. In this role the Electrical Field Service Technician will perform testing and maintenance on low, medium, and high voltage power distribution equipment.

Job Responsibilities:

Testing & Calibration:

• Perform testing and calibration on instrument transformers and power transformers, including Doble testing, insulation resistance, and Transformer Turns Ratio (TTR).
• Conduct cable testing utilizing Power Factor, Tan Delta, VLF, and Hipot methods.
• Test low, medium, and high-voltage circuit breakers and switchgear.
• Perform primary and secondary injection testing on electrical systems.
• Execute protective relay testing on both electro-mechanical and solid-state devices.
• Carry out continuity and ground fault testing.
• Assess power quality through specialized diagnostic tools.

Troubleshooting & Inspections:

• Troubleshoot, inspect, and perform start-ups on switchgear, circuit breakers, cables, transformers, protective relays, VFDs, and automatic transfer switches (ATS).
• Collect and analyze operational data to ensure proper system functionality.
• Perform system inspections, diagnose faults, recommend solutions, replace components, and recommission equipment to operational standards.

Safety Compliance:

• Strictly follow all safety procedures and protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) and electrical safety guidelines.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment by actively supporting teammates and contributing to shared objectives.

Customer Communication:

• Clearly explain technical issues, testing results, and recommended corrective actions to customers in an understandable and professional manner.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Accurately complete and submit detailed service reports, testing documentation, and commissioning records for each assignment.

Job Qualifications:

• Associate degree from an accredited technical college, or similar experience/training from the military preferred.
• Experience testing low and medium voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, and protective relays.
• NETA II or above certification
• Experience using Power DB preferred
• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and operating manuals
• Ability to work flexible hours, overtime and weekends as required.
• Generous PTO
• Paid Holidays
• 401k with employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Relocation assistance

Compensation:

• Up to $70/hr pending experience and NETA certification level

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Electric Power Generation

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Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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