Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing · Chicago / Upper Midwest

Markent Personnel, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 41,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Overtime pay

Full benefits

401(k) match

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Markent Personnel, Inc. seeks a traveling field technician to test and maintain high-voltage substation equipment across the Midwest. The role is home-based with travel up to 100%, covering IL, WI, and surrounding states.

You will work on LV through HV systems up to 765 kV, perform commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting of switchgear, breakers, transformers, and control schemes. Qualifications include hands-on substation experience (69-345 kV), NETA Level II-IV preferred, military

Qualifications

• Hands-on substation experience (69-345 kV) required or preferred.
• NETA Level II–IV certification preferred; military power-training is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem.

Responsibilities

• Test, troubleshoot and commission LV through HV systems up to 765 kV.
• Test switchgear and breakers, including SF6 gas breakers and GIS.
• Inspect, test and repair transformers from small to large units.
• Run power factor tests and test cable installations.
• Commission and troubleshoot control and transfer schemes.

Skills

Substation experience

HV testing

Travel readiness

Education

NETA Level II-IV certification

Tools

Doble M4000

SF6 breakers

GIS equipment

Power factor test sets

Job description

Location: Home-based near Chicago or Springfield IL, or Madison or Green Bay WI Type: Full-time Pay: $30-$75/hr DOE + overtime + per diem Travel: up to 100%

This traveling field role tests and maintains high-voltage substation equipment for utility and industrial customers across the Midwest.

What you'll do

• Test, troubleshoot and commission LV through HV systems, up to 765 kV.
• Test switchgear and breakers, including SF6 gas breakers and GIS.
• Inspect, test and repair transformers, from small units up to large power transformers.
• Run power factor and other HV test sets (Doble M4000 class or similar), and test cable installations.
• Commission and troubleshoot control and transfer schemes.

What you bring

• Hands-on substation experience (69-345 kV) with relays, breakers, transformers and controls.
• NETA Level II-IV preferred. Strong uncertified techs will be considered.
• Military power-production training (Army Prime Power, USAF EPP, Navy) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Pay & benefits:

$30-$75/hr plus overtime and daily per diem when traveling. Full benefits and 401(k) match.