Electrical Field Service Testing Technician

Description The Electrical Field Service Testing Technician is responsible for commissioning, maintaining, and troubleshooting medium- to high-voltage electrical power systems across commercial, industrial, and utility environments. This role focuses heavily on protective relay testing, electrical controls, and system diagnostics to ensure reliable and safe system operation. The technician performs acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning tests on equipment ranging from 480V up to 345kV, interfaces directly with customers to provide technical expertise, generates detailed compliance reports, and adheres strictly to NETA, IEEE, and NFPA 70E safety standards. This position requires frequent regional and national travel and is well-suited for hands-on professionals who value precision, safety, and technical excellence. Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education: • 1-3+ years of field service experience in electrical testing or commissioning • Strong understanding of circuit breakers, relays, transformers, and control systems • Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams, wiring schematics, and relay logic • Hands-on experience with electrical test equipment (Doble, OMICRON, Megger, RTS/AVTS) • Familiarity with protective relay systems (SEL, GE Multilin, ABB, Schweitzer, Basler) • Strong communication, documentation, and customer service skills • Valid driver's license with clean driving record • Excellent safety awareness and knowledge of NFPA 70E arc flash practices Requirements: • Perform acceptance, maintenance, and commissioning testing on electrical systems from 480V to 345kV • Conduct protective relay testing (electromechanical, solid-state, microprocessor-based) • Troubleshoot control circuits, switchgear, transformers, breakers, switches, and MCCs • Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and relay logic for diagnostics • Generate accurate test reports in compliance with NETA, IEEE, and NFPA standards • Interface directly with customers to provide professional technical support • Maintain strict adherence to jobsite safety protocols • Travel regionally and nationally approximately 50% of the time Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education: • Prior U.S. Navy Nuclear EM or ET, or U.S. Army Prime Power Specialist experience • NETA Level II certification or NICET Level III/IV • Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related field • OSHA 10/30, First Aid/CPR, or other safety certifications • Experience working in utility or mission-critical power environments

Created: 2026-03-04