Senior Field Service Specialist

Group-CBS; Bloomfield (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Power Maintenance is seeking an experienced field technician to execute complex electrical work onsite at customer facilities, including testing, maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs of electrical apparatus. Duties include troubleshooting, training, LOTO, and report writing to ensure safety and reliability.

Candidates should have extensive knowledge of NETA standards, be able to travel overnight, work overtime, and relocate within 60 miles of the regional office.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED; engineering degree preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in electrical substation testing, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly and commissioning.
• Ability to achieve NETA level III or IV within 6 months of employment.
• Project management experience and ability to support planning, scheduling and cost management of field projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical/mechanical tasks on power transmission, distribution, and generation equipment at customer facilities.
• Read manuals and schematics to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean all components in a substation.
• Lead testing: transformer, cable, circuit breaker, and relay testing.
• Participate in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Plan safety meetings/training and support field project planning and costs.

Skills

Industry standards knowledge

Diagnostics

Communication

PC skills (email, office)

Multitask/Prioritize

Independent judgement

Doble DTAF/Power DB knowledge

Punctuality/Reporting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s/Associate in Electrical/Electronic Technology

Tools

Doble DTAF

Power DB

Job description

Performs complex electrical apparatus work onsite at customer’s facilities.This includes electrical testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs to electrical apparatus. Responsible for troubleshooting, training, establishing LOTO, interacting with customers, report writing, etc.

Reports To:

Region Operations Manager or Field Service Supervisor

Company Overview:

Founded in 1985, Premier Power Maintenance is a leading provider of high voltage specialty services, NETA testing, P&C Commissioning, Life extension and Specialty Construction Services. Premier Power Maintenance strives to provide a relaxed, yet professional atmosphere that is fun to work in and one truly based on values, morals, and respecting our team members to the highest level.Premier Power Maintenance defines its services in six primary areas: Safety Training, Engineering, Installation, Commissioning, Preventative Maintenance, and Repair. Our goal is to provide customers with a safe, dependable, and uninterrupted power supply. We invest heavily in redundant tooling, test equipment, and team member training, which helps ensure an immediate and effective response to any service request. We have highly qualified field service personnel capable of assuring our customers that all emergencies will be handled promptly and professionally.We take pride in our safety and unparalleled expertise in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and write diagrams to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean all components in a substation.
• Must have extensive knowledge and be able to lead the following tasks:

• Transformer Testing – Power factor, TTR, insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge, and leakage reactance.
• Cable Testing – Insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, partial discharge, and cable thumper
• Circuit Breaker Testing – Insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, breaker timing, SF6 gas analysis, CT testing, high current testing, secondary injection testing, and vacuum bottle integrity testing.
• Test both electrical-mechanical and solid-state relays.

• Participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Plans, participates, and develops safety meetings and training.
• Must support management in the planning, scheduling, execution, and cost management of field projects.
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list; other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiar with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical problems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, while utilizing excellent judgement.
• Doble DTAF and Power DB knowledge is preferred, training will be provided.
• Has demonstrated the ability to be consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc.
• Demonstrates organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates the responsibility required to keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean and organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations.
• Must be willing to relocate within 60 miles of the hiring regional office.
• Corporate business hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, but depending on the scope of works hours outside of business hours will be required.
• Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations.
• Must be able to work overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must be able to travel on overnight, multi-day, out-of-town projects.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

Education and Work Experience:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, or Military experience is preferred but not required.
• At least 10 years of experience in electrical substation testing, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and commissioning required.
• Ability to achieve NETA level III or IV within 6 months of employment.
• Project management experience and be able to support management in the planning, scheduling, execution and cost management of field projects.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle check.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to obtain an endorsement to operate a combined vehicle weight up to 26k lbs.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to obtain a company paid TWIC card, OSHA 10/30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and CPR training.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and other voluntary insurance programs are available
• Covers 100% of team member premiums for short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off policy, withannual carryoveroption
• Opportunity for additional paid time off through our “Work Life Balance” program
• Sixpaid holidays per year, plus one floating holiday
• Years of service bonus
• NETA testing incentives
• Field incentive pay for procuring additional work
• Education assistance program
• Company cell phoneor cell phone stipend, computer, and credit card
• Annual uniform and safety boot allowance

Premier Power Maintenance is an EEO/AA employer who values and embraces workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability and/or veteran status.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Premier Power Maintenance (PPM) does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or recruiters. To conduct business with PPM, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be implemented and confirmed by the company, prior to any submissions. If PPM receives a resume/candidate from a staffing agency or recruiter without a current MSA in place, PPM reserves the right to hire that individual without any legal or financial obligation to a staffing agency or recruiter.