Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing · Chicago / Upper Midwest

MDS Staffing; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 41,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Full benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

MDS Staffing seeks a traveling field technician to test and maintain high-voltage substation equipment for utility and industrial customers across the Midwest. This home-based role covers Chicago area and surrounding states, with up to 100% travel.

You will test HV systems and switchgear, inspect transformers, and support commissioning on equipment up to 765 kV. Overtime and per diem are provided; a valid driver's license is required. NETA II–IV certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on substation experience (69-345 kV) with relays, breakers, transformers and controls.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• NETA Level II-IV certification preferred; strong uncertified techs considered.

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 to large power transformers.
• Run power factor and HV test sets, and test cable installations.
• Commission and troubleshoot control and transfer schemes.

Skills

Substation experience

Willingness to travel

Valid driver's license

HV testing equipment

Education

NETA Level II-IV certification

Tools

Doble M4000 tester

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.