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TITLE: Senior Electrical Test Technician

Key skills required for this role

electrical, electrical test technician

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https://www.matchtech.com/

Job description

Position Summary

The Electrician/Electrical Test Technician is expected to inspect, test, troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain various types of power distribution system equipment. The ideal candidate will be a NETA Level III/IV or eligible to become a NETA certified technician.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide industry-best customer service- always exceed the customer's expectations

• Assume emergency on-call duties and if required, respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner

• 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

• Exhibit a positive collaborative attitude

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, service, repair and maintain low, medium, high voltage electrical system equipment

• Setup and perform electrical tests on the following equipment:

  • Transformers - power factor, TTR, winding resistance, insulation resistance, excitation and oil analysis

  • MV and HV conductors - VLF Tan Delta, Partial Discharge, VLF Withstand, DC Hipot Withstand

  • Circuit Breakers - primary injection, secondary injection, contact resistance, insulation resistance

  • Automatic Transfer Switch - troubleshooting

  • Switchgear - Low, Medium and High voltage testing and maintenance

  • Relays - electromechanical and solid-state testing

• Perform required/assigned testing

• Properly check in and check out test equipment utilizing the company provided system reporting any damaged or unusable equipment

• Treat all company provided assets as if they were your own

• Prepare and submit daily reports outlining job progress/completions

• Review and submit all company administrative paperwork in a timely manner

• Develop client relationships thorough client interface onsite

• Identify service opportunities for clients and communicate them to the Manager

Required Skills/Abilities

• Willingness to work flexible schedule including overtime, evening, weekends, holidays and night hours as required

• Drive daily, locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and reference check

• Maintain a current valid driver's license and good driving record

• Eligibility to work in the US without need for employer sponsored VISA (work permit)

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods (10 hour) of standing, lifting, and carrying materials

• Must be able to perform physical labor including reaching, twisting, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and lifting.

• Must be able to perform work outdoors in all types of weather.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds at a time.

• Must have good hand/eye coordination

• Must be in good physical condition and have good motor skills.

• 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.

• Physically able to work with heavy tools and equipment at heights.

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two-year vocational or post-high school program in electrical trades or industrial electricity.

• Associate degree in technology from an accredited 2-year technical college or similar military experience/training

• Experience performing medium voltage splicing and terminations

• Experience with installation of switchgear and transformers

• Ability to read one-line and control diagrams

• Computer skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Office products

• NETA certification (2 or 3)

• 5 plus years' experience working on commercial and industrial electrical projects

• 5 plus years' hands-on experience utilizing industrial electrical test equipment

• OSHA 10, OSHA 30, NFPA 70-E training

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Salary range for this position is $70,000 - $100,000 USD.