Senior Electrical Field Service Technician – Substations

Premier Power Maintenance, LLC; Roseville (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Power Maintenance, LLC is seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician to test, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and commission electrical power equipment at customer sites. You will work independently to support critical infrastructure and ensure power systems operate safely and reliably.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in electrical testing/maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics, interpret manuals, and document results.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, military experience, or related technical training preferred.
• Eight or more years of experience in electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning, or substation work.
• Strong knowledge of electrical power systems and testing procedures.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical issues.
• Familiarity with NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA, DOT, and related industry standards.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, email, and technical reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• NETA certification or ability to obtain NETA Level III or IV certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs on electrical power equipment
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues in substations and power systems
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, manuals, and technical documentation
• Complete service reports, testing documentation, and customer deliverables
• Support emergency response work and customer outage situations as needed
• Maintain tools, test equipment, vehicles, and work areas in a clean and organized condition
• Perform transformer testing including power factor, TTR, insulation resistance, winding resistance, and related testing
• Conduct cable testing including insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, and partial discharge testing
• Perform circuit breaker testing, diagnostics, and maintenance
• Test and troubleshoot protective relays and associated control systems
• Assist with installation, startup, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment
• Identify equipment issues and recommend corrective actions
• Support planning, scheduling, execution, and cost management of field projects
• Participate in and lead safety meetings, training sessions, and job briefings
• Establish and follow lockout/tagout procedures and safe work practices
• Ensure compliance with company, customer, and industry safety standards
• Provide guidance and technical support to less experienced technicians

Skills

Electrical power systems

Diagnostics and troubleshooting

Schematics reading

Safety procedures

Documentation

NETA certification

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology

Military experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Premier Power Maintenance, LLC is seeking a hands-on Field Service Technician to test, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and commission electrical power equipment at customer sites. You will work independently to support critical infrastructure and ensure power systems operate safely and reliably.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in electrical testing/maintenance, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to read schematics, interpret manuals, and document results.