Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing · Chicago / Upper Midwest

True North Consultants, Inc.; Chicago (IL); A distancia; USD 41.000 - 103.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a traveling field technician to test and maintain high-voltage substation equipment across the Midwest.

The role is home-based near Chicago or Springfield IL, or Madison or Green Bay WI, with up to 100% travel and per diem. You will test, troubleshoot and commission HV systems up to 765 kV, inspect transformers, switchgear and control schemes, and support Doble M4000 testing.

Formación

• Hands-on substation experience with 69-345 kV equipment and controls.
• Experience with HV testing and commissioning activities.
• Military power-production training is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsabilidades

• 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, and test cable installations.
• Commission and troubleshoot control and transfer schemes.

Conocimientos

Substation testing

High voltage systems

Relay and breaker experience

Control systems familiarity

Educación

NETA Level II-IV

Herramientas

Doble M4000

Descripción del empleo

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.