Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing · Chicago / Upper Midwest

Ashton North LLC; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 41,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Ashton North LLC seeks a traveling field technician to test and commission high-voltage substation equipment across the Midwest. This home-based, full-time role requires extensive travel and hands-on work with LV through 765 kV systems, switchgear, transformers, and control schemes.

You will perform on-site testing with advanced equipment, document results, and troubleshoot installations while maintaining safety and quality standards. Per diem is provided, with overtime available.

Qualifications

• HV substation experience testing 69-345 kV with relays, breakers and transformers.
• NETA Level II-IV certification preferred; strong uncertified techs considered.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem and driving requirement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Substation experience

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

NETA Level II-IV certification

Tools

Doble M4000

Test equipment

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.