NETA Technician

Jsr Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 56,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top union scale

Overtime pay (time-and-a-half after 8h

Union medical and dental

Union pension

Travel per diem and hotel

Relocation assistance

Growth toward NETA certification

Job summary

Jsr Associates is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA I–IV) to test, commission and maintain electrical power equipment across substations, industrial plants, and data centers. The role offers a clear path from Level I to IV with opportunities to lead and mentor as you advance.

Expect top union scale, overtime, and union benefits. Travel and relocation assistance are provided, with a focus on advancing toward NETA certification and professional growth within the team.

Qualifications

• NETA certification at any level (I–IV), or relevant electrical testing or maintenance experience and a commitment to getting certified.
• Hands-on experience with power factor or high-voltage testing strongly preferred.
• Comfort reading one-lines, schematics, and test procedures.
• Willingness to travel 25–50%. Our client focuses on keeping you local as possible.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• A safety-first mindset and the ability to work independently or as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect and maintain medium- and high-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, relays and cable.
• Run high-voltage test equipment, including power factor (Doble or equivalent), insulation resistance, contact resistance, TTR and hipot test sets.
• Commission new installations and verify equipment is ready to energize.
• Support planned outages and respond to emergency calls when customers need help fast.
• Document test results clearly and accurately, and flag issues before they become failures.
• Follow NFPA 70E and site safety practices on every job.
• Level III–IV: Lead jobsites, coordinate with customers, and mentor apprentices and junior techs.

Skills

NETA certification (I–IV)

Power factor testing

High-voltage testing

Reading schematics

Travel readiness

Tools

Doble power factor test set

Insulation resistance tester

Contact resistance tester

Hipot tester

TTR tester

Job description

Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA Level I–IV)

About the role

If you know your way around switchgear, breakers and a power factor test set, we want to talk to you. We're hiring union field technicians to test, commission and maintain electrical power equipment. You'll work on real infrastructure — substations, industrial plants, data centers.

We have openings at every level, Level I through IV. Whether you're an experienced NETA tech ready to lead crews or a sharp electrical hand working toward your first certification, there's a spot for you here, plus a clear path to move up.

Overview:

• Top union scale: $41–$80.20/hr depending on experience and certification level.
• Overtime that pays: Time-and-a-half after 8 hours a day, double time after 10.
• Union medical and dental for you and your family.
• Union pension — real retirement security, not just a 401(k).
• Travel covered: Per diem and hotel paid when you're on the road.
• Relocation assistance for the right candidates.
• Room to grow: Structured advancement from Level I to IV, with support toward NETA certification.

What you'll do

• Test, inspect and maintain medium- and high-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, relays and cable.
• Run high-voltage test equipment, including power factor (Doble or equivalent), insulation resistance, contact resistance, TTR and hipot test sets.
• Commission new installations and verify equipment is ready to energize.
• Support planned outages and respond to emergency calls when customers need help fast.
• Document test results clearly and accurately, and flag issues before they become failures.
• Follow NFPA 70E and site safety practices on every job.
• Level III–IV: Lead jobsites, coordinate with customers, and mentor apprentices and junior techs.

What you bring

• NETA certification at any level (I–IV), or relevant electrical testing or maintenance experience and a commitment to getting certified.
• Hands-on experience with power factor or high-voltage testing strongly preferred.
• Comfort reading one-lines, schematics, and test procedures.
• Willingness to travel 25–50%. Our client focuses on keeping you local as possible.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• A safety-first mindset and the ability to work independently or as part of a crew.

Bonus points for: substation or utility experience, protective relay testing, commissioning experience on large projects, or prior military electrical/ET background.