Senior Electrical Testing Technician
Oscar
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Job summary
Oscar is seeking a NETA III Certified Electrical Testing Technician to support substation commissioning, testing, and maintenance across the United States. You will lead field activities, interpret electrical drawings, and ensure safety and quality on complex power systems.
The role requires strong technical expertise, customer-facing communication, and the ability to travel. You will provide mentorship to junior staff and contribute to project success with precise reporting and problem-solving.
Qualifications
- Current NETA Level III Certification is required.
- Minimum 5 years of electrical testing, commissioning, or power systems experience.
- Ability to read electrical diagrams, schematics, and protection drawings.
- Strong technical writing and customer communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Responsibilities
- Independently perform acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning testing on medium- and high-voltage systems.
- Lead field testing activities and coordinate with project managers.
- Prepare detailed technical reports and maintain quality records.
- Mentor junior technicians and ensure safety practices are followed.
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Job description
A rapidly growing electrical power services organization is seeking an experienced NETA III Certified Electrical Testing Technician to support utility substation commissioning, acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and power system troubleshooting projects throughout the United States. This position offers the opportunity to work on critical power infrastructure supporting utility, industrial, renewable energy, data center, and commercial clients.
The ideal candidate is a highly skilled electrical testing professional capable of independently executing testing assignments, analyzing results, leading field activities, and serving as a technical resource for customers and team members. This role provides significant exposure to complex electrical systems and a clear path toward senior technical and leadership positions.
- Virginia
- Texas
- Arizona
Travel opportunities are available, with technicians primarily supporting projects within their home region while remaining available for nationwide assignments as business needs require.
As a NETA III Certified Electrical Testing Technician, you will be responsible for performing advanced electrical testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance activities on medium- and high-voltage power systems. You will serve as a lead technician on project sites, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with NETA standards, customer specifications, and industry best practices.
This position requires strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, customer-facing communication skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.
- Independently perform acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and troubleshooting of electrical power equipment.
- Execute testing in accordance with NETA standards, project specifications, and manufacturer recommendations.
- Support commissioning, energization, startup, and turnover activities for new and existing electrical systems.
- Verify equipment performance and operational readiness before energization.
Perform testing and evaluation of:
- Low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear
- Power transformers
- Instrument transformers
- Air, vacuum, and SF6 circuit breakers
- Protective relay systems
- Bus systems
- Motor control centers (MCCs)
- Power cables
- Grounding systems
- Control systems and associated equipment
- Diagnose electrical system issues and equipment failures.
- Analyze test data and identify trends impacting reliability and performance.
- Develop corrective action recommendations based on testing results.
- Assist customers with equipment condition assessments and maintenance planning.
- Lead field activities during testing, commissioning, and outage projects.
- Coordinate daily work assignments with project managers and operations leadership.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to NETA II technicians and junior personnel.
- Ensure testing procedures and safety practices are consistently followed.
- Interact directly with utility personnel, plant managers, engineers, contractors, and customers.
- Participate in project planning meetings and outage coordination efforts.
- Support project scheduling and execution to meet customer deadlines.
- Maintain professional customer relationships throughout project lifecycles.
- Prepare detailed technical reports documenting testing procedures, findings, and recommendations.
- Review and validate test data for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintain project documentation and quality records.
- Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Maintain strict compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, company safety policies, and customer-specific requirements.
- Conduct job hazard analyses and participate in safety briefings.
- Promote a strong safety culture while leading field activities.
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of testing equipment and PPE.
- Current NETA Level III Certification
- Minimum of 5 years of electrical testing, commissioning, or power systems experience
- Strong background in:
- Power system testing
- Acceptance testing
- Maintenance testing
- Electrical commissioning
- Troubleshooting and diagnostics
- Ability to read and interpret:
- Electrical one-line diagrams
- Schematics
- Control drawings
- Protection drawings
- Technical specifications
- Strong technical writing and communication skills
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
- Ability and willingness to travel as required
- Utility substation commissioning experience
- Protective relay testing experience
- Experience with SEL, GE, ABB, Siemens, Schweitzer, Basler, or similar relay platforms
- Power generation experience
- Transmission and distribution experience
- Data center and mission-critical infrastructure experience
- Previous experience leading crews or project teams
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field
- Military electrical power systems experience
- $60-$80 per hour
- Overtime opportunities available
- Performance and project-based advancement opportunities
- $75/day per diem
- Company-issued credit card for travel expenses
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match up to 3.5% when contributing 6%
- Paid training and continuing education
- Industry certification support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Company-provided testing equipment and tools
- Independently perform acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning testing on medium- and high-voltage electrical power systems. [netaworld.org], [pearsonvue.com]
- Lead field testing activities for utility, industrial, commercial, and mission-critical power projects. [irecruit.co], [pearsonvue.com]
- Test, troubleshoot, and evaluate switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, and control systems. [netaworld.org]
- Analyze test data and provide technical recommendations to improve system reliability, safety, and performance. [netaworld.org], [irecruit.co]
- Support utility substation commissioning, startup, outage, and maintenance activities.
- Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, protection one-lines, and technical specifications.
- Mentor and train junior NETA-certified technicians while promoting best practices and safety standards.
- Interface directly with customers, engineers, project managers, and operations teams to ensure successful project execution.
- Maintain compliance with NETA standards, NFPA 70E requirements, and OSHA regulations.
- Prepare and review technical reports, testing documentation, and commissioning records.
- NETA III Certification
- Electrical testing
- Power Systems
- Acceptance Testing
- Maintenance Testing
- Electrical Commissioning
- Substation Testing
- High Voltage Testing
- Medium Voltage Systems
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Power Distribution
- Power Generation
- Equipment Diagnostics
- Electrical Safety
- NETA Standards
- Switchgear Testing
- Transformer Testing
- Circuit Breaker Testing
- Protective Relay Testing
- Control Systems
- Relay Protection
- Electrical Infrastructure
- Utility Substations
- Power Quality
- Commissioning & Startup
- Technical Leadership
- Field Operations
- Team Leadership
- Project Coordination
- Customer Relations
- Technical Training
- Mentorship
- Quality Assurance
- Problem Solving
- Safety Management
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