Senior Power Systems Field Technician

Socket.dev; St. Paul (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a senior Field Service Technician to perform testing, maintenance, and commissioning of electrical power equipment at customer facilities across various regional locations. You will diagnose complex electrical and mechanical issues, read schematics, and provide precise service reports while supporting emergency outages.

The role requires strong problem-solving, independence, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology or equivalent technical training preferred.
• NETA certification or ability to obtain NETA Level III or IV certification strongly preferred.
• Eight+ years of experience in electrical testing, maintenance, commissioning, or substation work.
• Familiarity with NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA, DOT standards.
• Strong problem-solving and independent work skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs on electrical power equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues in substations and power systems.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings, manuals, and technical documentation.
• Complete service reports, testing documentation, and customer deliverables.
• Support emergency response work and customer outage situations as needed.
• Maintain tools, test equipment, vehicles, and work areas in a clean and organized condition.

Skills

Electrical testing

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Technical reporting

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology

High school diploma or GED

NETA certification or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a senior Field Service Technician to perform testing, maintenance, and commissioning of electrical power equipment at customer facilities across various regional locations. You will diagnose complex electrical and mechanical issues, read schematics, and provide precise service reports while supporting emergency outages.

The role requires strong problem-solving, independence, and a commitment to safety.