Sr Field Technician

Socket.dev; Riverview (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Career Path Planning

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Electric Power Systems is seeking a Sr. Field Technician in Riverview, Michigan. This role involves inspecting, testing, and maintaining high, medium, and low electrical power equipment. The technician must ensure adherence to safety protocols while leading project management efforts and training junior technicians.

This position requires a valid driver's license and significant industry experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with incentives for professional certifications and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, and maintain electrical power equipment.
• Perform high, medium, and low voltage testing as a crew leader.
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests and maintenance performed.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with Power Factor testing

Experience with Ductor testing

Experience with Megger testing

Experience with CT ratio & saturation

Experience with Hi-Pot testing

Education

Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology

Military experience preferred

Tools

Circuit Breakers

Transformers

Switchgear

Motors

PT's & CCVT's

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Sr. Field Technician

About The Company:

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Talent Development – Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
• Career Path Planning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Competitive Per Diem for Travel
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement

Position 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

• Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel.
• 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 due to this being a safety sensitive position.
• 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:

• Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
• 10+ Years Relevant Industry Experience
• NETA III Certified, NETA IV Certified a plus Physical Requirements:
• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70

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.