Position Summary
The Electrical Test Technician is expected to inspect, test, troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain various types of power distribution system equipment.
Job Responsibilities
Customer Experience
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Provide industry-best customer service- always exceed the customer’s expectations
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Assume emergency on-call duties and if required, respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner
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Contribute to a safe work environment; adhere to all safety polices both those outlined in the company safety manual as well as customer safety guidelines
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Exhibit a positive collaborative attitude
Operations
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Inspect, test, troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain low, medium, high voltage electrical system equipment
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Setup and perform electrical tests on the following equipment:
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Transformers - power factor, TTR, winding resistance, insulation resistance, excitation and oil analysis
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MV and HV conductors – VLF Tan Delta, Partial Discharge, VLF Withstand, DC Hipot Withstand
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Circuit Breakers – primary injection, secondary injection, contact resistance, insulation resistance
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Automatic Transfer Switch – troubleshooting
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Switchgear - Low, Medium and High voltage testing and maintenance
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Relays – electromechanical and solid-state testing
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Perform required/assigned testing
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Properly check in and check out test equipment utilizing the company provided system reporting any damaged or unusable equipment
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Treat all company provided assets as if they were your own
Communication
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Prepare and submit daily reports outlining job progress/completion
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Review and submit all company administrative paperwork in a timely manner
Training and Personal Development
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Be a continuous learner
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Complete all assigned company training in a timely manner
Required Skills/Abilities
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Willingness to work flexible schedule including overtime, evening, weekends, holidays and night hours as required
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Drive daily, locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel
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Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
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Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Education and Experience
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High school diploma or GED equivalent required
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Pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and reference check
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Maintain a current valid driver’s license and good driving record
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Eligibility to work in the US without need for employer sponsored VISA (work permit)
Physical Requirements
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Prolonged periods (10 hour) of standing, lifting, and carrying materials
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Must be able to perform physical labor including reaching, twisting, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and lifting.
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Must be able to perform work outdoors in all types of weather.
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Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds at a time.
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Must have good hand/eye coordination
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Must be in good physical condition and have good motor skills.
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Ability and willingness to wear Arc-Flash suit, fall protection harness, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, respirator, and additional personal protective equipment.
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Physically able to work with heavy tools and equipment at heights.
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Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
Preferred Qualifications
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Two-year vocational or post-high school program in electrical trades or industrial electricity.
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Associate degree in technology from an accredited 2-year technical college or similar military experience/training
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Experience performing medium voltage splicing and terminations
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Experience with installation of switchgear and transformers
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Ability to read one-line and control diagrams
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Computer skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Office products
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NETA certification (2, 3 or 4)
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5 plus years’ experience working on commercial and industrial electrical projects
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5 plus years’ hands-on experience utilizing industrial electrical test equipment
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OSHA 10, OSHA 30, NFPA 70-E training
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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
This job description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company and department objectives, and only covers primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is in no way to be construed as an all-encompassing list of duties.