Field Tech Northern CA / NV

Overview

Job ID : 201100

Location : NorCal or Reno NV - Relocation package available

Travel : San Jose CA : 25%. Sacramento and Reno 75%

Pay : Up to $65 / hr depending on experience (Negotiable)

Position Summary

Field Technicians or NETA Technicians are expected to perform service, test and maintain various types of power transmission and distribution equipment.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct inspections, diagnostics, commissioning, and data collection on electrical systems ranging from low to high voltage (up to 500kV)
• Test and assess switchgear and circuit breakers across low, medium, and high voltage ranges
• Carry out preventative maintenance, testing, and repairs on transformers and associated apparatus ranging from 45 KVA to 130 MVA, both dry-type and oil-filled
• Service and recondition various types of circuit breakers : low voltage (480V molded case and air-magnetic) and medium voltage (up to 15KV vacuum or air-magnetic)
• Experience with SF6 gas systems and gas-insulated switchgear is a plus but not mandatory
• Evaluate and test low and medium voltage power cables
• Operate high-voltage testing equipment such as Doble Power Factor units
• Provide start-up, diagnostics, and repair of control circuits and transfer schemes
• Participate in an on-call rotation for emergency response and act promptly when service is required
• Ensure all tasks comply strictly with applicable safety standards and legal regulations
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisors

Qualifications

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 50 lbs routinely, crawl, climb, stand for extended durations, and operate in challenging field environments

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