Electrical Test Technician 2 - NETA - 100% Travel

Overview

In this role you will lead and perform inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and start-up of low and medium voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus both in the field and in a shop environment. An understanding of sophisticated electrical distribution systems as well as the use of complex electrical test equipment is required. You will contribute to a safe working environment for co-workers and customers and help ensure the overall success of projects. Local, regional, and national travel is required, ability to travel internationally is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing on electrical power distribution systems and equipment, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
• Conduct insulation resistance testing, power factor testing, contact resistance testing, and other tests in accordance with NETA standards.
• Analyze test results to determine the condition of equipment and recommend corrective actions if needed.
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution systems, including experience with transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
• Proficiency in using electrical testing equipment such as insulation resistance testers, power factor meters, contact resistance testers, and relay test sets.
• Knowledge of NETA standards, NFPA 70E, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Coordinate, lead, and support multiple projects both onsite and in-house utilizing various company software systems, review and maintain job documentation, ensuring completeness of information from receipt of order to invoice.
• Perform testing of low and medium voltage cables, instrument and power transformers, switchgear, breakers, electro-mechanical and solid-state relays, and other electrical apparatus.
• Contain material costs by eliminating wasteful practices and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
• Promote an attitude of continuous improvement and teamwork.

Qualifications

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We offer an excellent benefits package including :

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Pay Range

USD $30.00 - USD $48.00 / Hr.