Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing · Chicago / Upper Midwest

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Chicago (IL); À distance; USD 41 000 - 103 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Full benefits

401(k) match

Per diem while traveling

Résumé du poste

Tom Trese Networking LLC seeks an experienced traveling HV technician to test, troubleshoot and commission equipment up to 765 kV across the Midwest from home-based locations near Chicago, Springfield, Madison, or Green Bay.

The role requires hands-on substation experience (69–345 kV), NETA Certification preferred, and readiness to travel with per diem. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience testing high-voltage (69–345 kV) equipment with relays, breakers, and transformers.
• NETA Level II–IV preferred; uncertified technicians considered.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Military power-production training is a plus.

Responsabilités

• 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 to large power transformers.
• Run HV test sets (Doble M4000 class or similar) and test cable installations.
• Commission and troubleshoot control and transfer schemes.

Connaissances

Substation experience

NETA Certification

Military power training

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Outils

Doble M4000 HV tester

SF6 handling

Description du poste

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.