Field Service Technician

Role Overview

The Field Service Technician will perform electrical testing, maintenance, and start-ups of high voltage substations. The role is closely supervised and designed to further develop employee job knowledge and abilities.

What You Will Do

Perform electrical testing services, troubleshoot and identify problems, generate technical reports, and represent the company in a professional manner.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of electrical systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.

Requirements

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum 2 plus years of experience in the high voltage industry
• Demonstrated knowledge of The Power Triangle
• Ability to understand one-line, three-line, AC/DC schemes, and connection diagrams
• Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards
• Basic knowledge of various metering configurations and connections
• Proven knowledge of Vacuum versus Air Circuit Breakers
• Ability to understand the basic function and operation of an oil circuit breaker and a Gas Circuit Breaker
• Ability to understand the basics of a Potential Transformer (PT), Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformer (CCVT), and a Current Transformer (CT)
• Understand the major components of a power transformer
• Basic knowledge of motor ratings and motor testing as applied to rotating machinery
• Proven knowledge of a capacitor bank and the different capacitor types
• Basic knowledge of electrical components, devices, and symbols
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated knowledge of the various functions and difference between protective relay types
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work safely in hazardous situations
• Must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a TWIC card
• Must pass pre-employment Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Employee assistance plan
• Choice of traditional PPO or HDHP with FSA or HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Group accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• 401(k) with immediate vesting