Senior HV Field Service Lead - Testing & Commissioning

Dashiell; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company-paid life insurance

Health plans

Job summary

Dashiell seeks a Senior Field Service Technician based in Corpus Christi, TX to lead field testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities across high‑voltage substations and power systems. You will direct crews, ensure safety, and uphold client satisfaction on assigned engagements.

This role requires expert technical judgment, readiness to travel, and the ability to mentor technicians while coordinating with Project Managers and Engineering to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field (2 years for Associate’s, 4 years for Bachelor’s).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in high-voltage electrical testing and commissioning, with demonstrated crew leadership or senior technician capability.
• Expert-level knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning, including power factor testing, hi-pot testing, cable fault location, protective relay calibration and testing, circuit breaker testing, power transformer testing, station auxiliary systems, and full system commissioning.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and develop field crews across multiple concurrent testing and commissioning engagements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to clients, project leadership, and executive management.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all field testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities on assigned projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, quality, and safety standards.
• Lead and manage field crews of multiple technicians across concurrent testing and commissioning engagements.
• Serve as the primary client-facing representative in the field, maintaining professional communication and alignment of expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan and coordinate daily work activities, crew assignments, and resource allocation to maximize productivity and project efficiency.
• Exercise expert-level technical judgment to diagnose complex equipment issues, resolve testing anomalies, and direct root cause analysis.
• Review and approve all test reports, commissioning documentation, and quality deliverables produced by assigned crew members.
• Provide formal mentorship, training, and performance feedback to Field Service Technicians at all levels; support onboarding of new field personnel.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, and the Field Supervisor to resolve technical issues, manage scope changes, and maintain project momentum.

Skills

Electrical testing

Leadership

Safety compliance

Field service

Communication

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Doble

Megger

Omicron

Job description

Dashiell seeks a Senior Field Service Technician based in Corpus Christi, TX to lead field testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities across high‑voltage substations and power systems. You will direct crews, ensure safety, and uphold client satisfaction on assigned engagements.

This role requires expert technical judgment, readiness to travel, and the ability to mentor technicians while coordinating with Project Managers and Engineering to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.