Senior Field Technician: Power Systems & Safety Leader

Electric Power Systems; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and a FSA

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Electric Power Systems seeks a Sr. Field Technician to inspect, test, and maintain high, medium, and low voltage electrical power equipment. Responsibilities include leading safety briefings, testing, troubleshooting, reporting, and ensuring quality workmanship on complex projects.

Ideal candidates bring NETA experience, strong communication, and the ability to travel and relocate as needed. EPS offers comprehensive benefits and a focus on safety and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate Degree in Electrical /Electronic technology or Military experience preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• NETA III Certification, NETA IV Certified a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings on job site and mitigate hazards.
• Perform high, medium, and low voltage testing as crew leader.
• Troubleshoot and solve equipment problems using manuals and schematics.
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.

Skills

Strong communication

Safety leadership

Project management

Education

Electrical/Electronic technology degree

Tools

Power Factor

Megger

Hi-Pot

Ductor

Job description

About The Company:

Ele ct ric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA -accredited independent ele ct rical testing and engineering organization specializing in ele ct rical acce pt ance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Ge neration, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Covera ge
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  
  
• Competitive Pay
• Talent Development – Instru ct or-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  
  

Overview

Job Title: Sr. Field Technician

About The Company:

Ele ct ric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA -accredited independent ele ct rical testing and engineering organization specializing in ele ct rical acce pt ance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Ge neration, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Covera ge
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  
  

Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Talent Development – Instru ct or-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
• Career Path Planning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Competitive Per Diem for Travel
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  
  

Position Summary:

The Sr. Field Technician will inspe ct , test, and maintain High, Medium, and Low ele ct rical power equipment. Technicians will work with ele ct rical equipment, such as SF6 & vacuum circuit breakers , pad mount transformers/GSU transformers, grounding, instrument transformers, and variance of switches both manual and motor operated. Technicians will implement safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings on job site, identify , eliminate, or mitigate hazards.
• Perform High, Medium, and Low voltage testing of electrical power equipment as a crew leader.
• Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools.
• Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components.
• Leader in Safety Culture and responsible for other team members.
• Ability to install, test and maintain electrical apparatus.
• Understand the theory behind and reason for testing with the ability to analyze results.
• Develop and write reports.
• Create plans for testing apparatus.
• Project management of large scale and complex projects.
• Ability to train and qualify Field Technician I, II and III.
• Interact with customers .
• Ability to perform complex troubleshooting
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
• MUST BE ABLE TO RELOCATE TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: NASHVILLE, ATLANTA, WASHINGTON D.C., RALEIGH, SAN ANTONIO, CINCINATI, KANSAS CITY, CHICAGO, SACRAMENTO, ALBUQUERQUE, OR RIVERSIDE.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with the following test equipment:
• Power Factor
• Ductor
• Megger
• CT ration & saturation
• Hi-Pot
• Knowledge of the following equipment:
• Circuit Breakers
• Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage | LV/MV/HV
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Motors
• PT's &CCVT's
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Electrical /Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
• 10 + Year s Relevant Industry Experience
• NETA I I I Certifi ed , NETA IV Certified a plus
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.
  
  
  

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, ge nder identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, a ge or any other chara ct eristics prote ct ed by state or federal laws.

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting a ge ncies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

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