Senior Field Service Technician, NETA Testing

CareerNerds, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC is seeking an experienced Field Technician to test, inspect, and maintain power distribution equipment across Florida and the Southeast. You will perform acceptance testing, troubleshoot high- and low-voltage gear, and support start-ups and outages.

Travel 50–75% and overnight stays are required. A valid driver's license and NETA certification are essential, with mentorship responsibilities for junior techs as needed.

Qualifications

• NETA Level II/III/IV certification required.
• 2–5+ years field testing experience.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and OSHA safety practices.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% and overnight stays.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect and troubleshoot low, medium and high voltage equipment: switchgear, breakers, transformers and cable.
• Run acceptance and maintenance testing to NETA standards and write clear test reports.
• Do start-ups and commissioning on new installs, and respond to outages and emergencies.
• Lead or mentor junior techs on the job (Level III/IV).

Skills

NETA Certification

Field testing

Safety standards

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

No degree required

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

This is a field role testing and maintaining power distribution equipment for industrial, commercial and utility customers across Florida and the Southeast.

What you'll do

• Test, inspect and troubleshoot low, medium and high voltage equipment: switchgear, breakers, transformers and cable.
• Run acceptance and maintenance testing to NETA standards, and write clear test reports.
• Do start-ups and commissioning on new installs, and respond to outages and emergencies.
• Lead or mentor junior techs on the job (Level III/IV).

What you bring

• NETA Level II, III or IV certification.
• 2–5+ years of field testing experience, depending on level.
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E and OSHA safety practices.
• Willingness to travel 50–75% and work overnights out of town.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Pay & benefits: $40–$70/hr plus overtime and per diem when traveling. Company truck, test equipment, full benefits and 401(k) match.