Sr. Field Technician

Electric Power Systems; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Sr. Field Technician to inspect and maintain electrical power equipment across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical technologies, ensuring safety and high standards in testing operations. This full-time role offers competitive pay and extensive training resources, promising a rewarding career in the power industry.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Professional Certifications

Competitive Per Diem

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

401k with company match

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain High, Medium, and Low electrical power equipment.
• Lead safety briefings and mitigate hazards.
• Consult manuals and troubleshoot equipment problems.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic technology

NETA III Certified

Tools

Power Factor Tester

Megger

Ductor

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About The Company:

At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

Overview

Job Title: Sr. Field Technician

About The Company:

At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

As aNETA accreditedindependent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries.

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive pay
• Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources
• Career Path Planning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Competitive Per Diem
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k with company match
  
  
  

Job Summary:

The Sr. Field Technician will inspect, test, and maintain High, Medium, and Low electrical power equipment. Technicians will work with electrical equipment, such as SF6 & vacuum circuit breakers, pad mount transformers/GSU transformers, grounding, instrument transformers, and variance of switches both manual and motor operated. Technicians will implement safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety briefings on job site, identify , eliminate, or mitigate hazards.
• Perform High, Medium, and Low voltage testing of electrical power equipment as a crew leader.
• Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools.
• Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components.
• Leader in Safety Culture and responsible for other team members.
• Ability to install, test and maintain electrical apparatus.
• Understand the theory behind and reason for testing with the ability to analyze results.
• Develop and write reports.
• Create plans for testing apparatus.
• Project management of large scale and complex projects.
• Ability to train and qualify Field Technician I, II and III.
• Interact with customers .
• Ability to perform complex troubleshooting
  
  
  

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
• Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
  
  
  

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with the following test equipment:
• Power Factor
• Ductor
• Megger
• CT ration & saturation
• Hi-Pot
• Knowledge of the following equipment:
• Circuit Breakers
• Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage | LV/MV/HV
• Transformers
• Switchgear
• Motors
• PT's &CCVT's
  
  
  

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors or Associates Degree in Electrical /Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
• 10 + Year s Relevant Industry Experience
• NETA I I I Certifi ed , NETA IV Certified a plus
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.
  
  
  

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.

EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utilities

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