Senior NETA Field Service Technician

Qualus Power Services, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualus Power Services, LLC is seeking a Senior Field Service Technician to test, maintain, and repair electrical equipment across the US. You will lead field crews and support shop and field operations, with 100% travel across the United States.

The role requires 3–5 years' related experience, NETA 2 or higher, and strong English communication. High School Diploma required; EPC or Electrical Engineering degree preferred. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in power plants or industrial services.
• NETA 2 or higher required.
• High School Diploma; associate degree preferred in EPC or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong English communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Test and maintain low/medium-voltage equipment in field and shop.
• Lead field crew for testing, maintenance and repair.
• Prepare site documentation and project reports.
• Provide progress updates to project management and supervisors.
• Support safety training and labor estimates as needed.

Skills

Power systems experience

Leadership

MS Office

Reading technical manuals

English communication

Education

High School Diploma

ABET accredited EPC or Electrical Engineering degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus in our Specialized Field Services department as a Senior Field Service Technician. As a Senior Field Service Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in the testing, maintaining, and repairing a wide array of electrical equipment, including low and medium-voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor controls, and more. In this dynamic position, you'll not only provide hands-on technical expertise but also assist in leadership responsibilities, ensuring seamless operations both in the shop and out in the field. This role offers a unique opportunity to showcase your expertise while making a tangible impact in powering industries forward. This is a great opportunity for apparatus testing experts open to traveling 100% across the US.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical capabilities for testing relays, circuit breakers, transformers, motor control equipment, and related switchgear in the field, including synch check, point-to-point
• Perform and lead a crew in the field for testing/maintenance/repair of breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor control and associated equipment
• Ensures proper preparation and documentation for site projects
• Helps evaluate department talent base, identify training needs, and recommend effective action plans for meeting performance expectations
• Identifies and secures equipment needs for shop/field
• Provides daily site summaries for site work in coordination with assigned project manager
• Provides weekly production status reports to project management, operations managers, and Service Assistant
• Maintains an understanding of the technical side of company core business needs
• Attend and contribute to project kickoff meetings
• Support budget adherence on projects
• Continuously instructs and trains others
• Support the sales effort by assisting with labor estimates and job walks when necessary
• Remain current on all safety and technical training

Minimum Qualifications

• 3-5 years' related experience in power plants, industrial services, primary power distribution and related protection and control schemes.
• Minimum 2 years of industrial or commercial power systems experience.
• Licensures and Certifications: NETA 2 or higher required.
• Education: High School Diploma
• Reference and complete assignments as described in applicable specifications.
• Perform regular field work both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to read company manuals and reports, workplace rules and procedures; speak with poise and confidence, using correct English
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, business acumen, management ability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Valid Driver's license and good driving record.
• Prefer an Associate's degree from an accredited 2-year technical college in Electrical Power & Controls (EPC), or an Electrical Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited college, similar experience and training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or NAVY Seabee)

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Benefits & Compensation

• Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.