Senior Field Service Technician

ABM Industries Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Senior Field Service Technician to join the Electrical Power Services team. The role involves the installation and testing of electrical power distribution equipment and supervision of technicians. Candidates should have significant experience in electrical testing, a clean driving record, and familiarity with safety standards. This position requires regional and national travel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in electrical testing.
• Familiar with NETA Standards and NFPA70E standards.
• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical performance deficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for electrical systems inspection and testing.
• Supervise and mentor Trainees and Assistants in electrical testing duties.
• Document test results and complete field reports.

Skills

Electrical testing

Supervision

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Education

NETA Level 2 or NICET equivalent certification

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking an Senior Field Service Technician to join our Electrical Power Services team. The Senior Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient installation and testing of electrical power distribution equipment for customers in the assigned territory. In this role, you will travel approximately 50% of the time, working both independently and with a crew, and handle the performance and management of routine, moderately complex, and complex tasks and projects, record-keeping, evaluation of test data, and preparation of field service reports. Additionally, Level 3 and 4 Technicians will be responsible to coach, mentoring, training, developing, and supervising Level 1 and 2 Trainees and Assistants.

Position Summary

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data on electrical systems.
• Supervise Trainees, Assistants, and Technicians in the completion of electrical testing duties.
• Guide, mentor, train, and supervise Level 1 and 2 certified NETA Trainees and Assistant Technicians.
• Observe testing, assign work on projects to capable technicians, ensure testing of similar items is consistent across test technicians
• Track project scope completion and communicate ABM and Customer Management
• Maintain, test, repair, rebuild, and replace low, medium, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
• Test and inspect low, medium, and high-voltage cable installations.
• Maintain, test, and repair transformers and related equipment.
• Test and calibrate solid-state and electromechanical relays.
• Perform relay calibration and power metering.
• Conduct low and medium-voltage motor control center and contractor testing.
• Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.
• Test and commission protection and control systems on high voltage substations.
• Sample and interpret insulated fluids.
• Complete Job Hazard Analyses including but not limited to arc-flash and shock analyses
• Review and submit timecards, expense, and project reports.
• Document test results and complete field reports.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty.
• Maintain strict compliance with regulatory laws
• Assist in the sales process acting as the technical expert in electrical testing and maintenance of electrical equipment

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 4years experience in electrical testing.
• The candidate should have experience working with a team.
• Experience in working on projects
• Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards
• Familiar with NFPA70E Electrical Safety standards
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally 90%
• Knowledgeable in lockout/tag-out and hazardous energy control procedures.
• Clean Driving Record and Drug-Free

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards.
• Preferably hold a current NETA Level 2 or NICET equivalent certification, but not required.