Senior Field Service Technician - Power Systems Lead

RMS Energy; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RMS Energy seeks a Senior Field Service Technician to lead testing, commissioning and troubleshooting across U.S. facilities. You will work hands-on with low to very high voltage equipment (480V–600kV) at power plants, substations, and industrial sites, mentoring junior technicians and guiding project crews while ensuring safety and quality. A strong leadership presence and deep electrical expertise are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of hands-on experience in the power sector, including protection and control systems
• Experience with field commissioning and testing of LV–HV equipment
• Familiar with substation equipment, MV/HV breakers, and electrical system troubleshooting
• Proficient with Power DB, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Knowledge of OSHA, NETA standards, and electrical safety procedures
• Experience leading crews and mentoring field technicians

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced testing, commissioning, and maintenance on LV–HV equipment (480V–600kV)
• Perform diagnostics using specialized test equipment (Doble, TTR, PF, Tan Delta, VLF, Hi-Pot)
• Test and verify protective relays (electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based)
• Develop test plans and execute commissioning procedures for upgrades
• Supervise field crews, assign tasks, and ensure safety, quality, and compliance
• Complete reports and documentation of test results using Power DB and other platforms

Skills

Leadership

Field testing

Electrical troubleshooting

Test plan development

Safety compliance

Customer interfacing

Tools

Power DB

Doble

TTR

Hi-Pot

Job description

RMS Energy seeks a Senior Field Service Technician to lead testing, commissioning and troubleshooting across U.S. facilities. You will work hands-on with low to very high voltage equipment (480V–600kV) at power plants, substations, and industrial sites, mentoring junior technicians and guiding project crews while ensuring safety and quality. A strong leadership presence and deep electrical expertise are essential for this role.