Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing · Chicago / Upper Midwest

6 Degrees Search; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

6 Degrees Search is seeking a traveling field technician to test and commission high-voltage equipment across the Midwest. Based near Chicago or Springfield, IL, or Madison/Green Bay, WI, you will work up to 100% travel with per diem and overtime.

You will test LV through HV systems up to 765 kV, inspect transformers and switchgear, and support commissioning of control schemes. A valid license and NETA levels are preferred; military power-training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Substation experience with relays, breakers, transformers and controls.
• NETA Level II-IV preferred, uncertified techs will be considered.
• Military power-production training is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

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 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.

Skills

Substation experience

NETA Level II-IV

Military power-production training

Willingness to travel

Valid driver's license

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.