Electrical Testing Techs or individuals with electrical backgrounds in engineering or testing are needed. The Minnesota RESA Power Service location is based out of Blaine, MINN in a safe and modern facility. Besides a competitive hourly wage, these Union positions are associated with IBEW local 110 and the IBEW International Contract.
Benefits include but are not limited to....
- Union medical and dental insurance
- Generous Union Pension Program
- Vacation
- Generous OT structure
- Daily overtime (OT) over 8 hours worked; double time (DT) over 10 hours worked daily.
- OT and DT rates paid for Saturday work.
- DT on Sundays.
50% to 65% travel required with daily per diem and hotel covered by the company.Position Summary:Sr Field Techs are expected to perform service, test and maintain various types of power transmission and distribution equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and/ or high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems.
- Low, Medium and/ or High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing
- Perform inspection, maintenance, testing and repair of transformers, circuit breakers and all related equipment - 45 KVA to 130 MVA, dry type and/ or oil filled.
- Perform maintenance, testing, reconditioning and repair on circuit breakers - low voltage 480 volt (molded case and air-magnetic) medium voltage up to 15 KV (air-magnetic and vacuum)
- Experience filling and working with SF6 filled equipment and gas insulated switchgear, desired but not required.
- Test and inspect low and medium voltage cable installations.
- Prefer experience operating high voltage test equipment including Doble Power Factor test sets.
- Perform start-up, troubleshooting and repair services on controls and transfer schemes.
- Rotate emergency on-call duty and if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
- All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory laws.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Job Requirements- High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience and 5 years of experience in a related field.
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE and NFPA.
- Strong background and experience in most types of high voltage equipment through the 230 kV class.
- Prefer experience with most of the following or similar: MCC's, Breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, performing start-up on switchgear up through 500kV class, etc. or training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, NAVY or another related program)
- Complete projects consistently on budget and at a reasonable contribution.
- Ability to complete on-site job reports.
- Valid driver's license required.
Additional Information Job: Full-Time, Union
Location: Blaine, MN
Travel: 75% travel.
Compensation: Pay for this role is $40.43 to $53.91 per hour (depending on experience, skillset, and NETA certification level). Daily meal and incidentals per diem available when traveling for overnight work.
Relocation: Assistance available for highly qualified candidates.
Benefits: Full benefits including medical, Employee Ownership Plan, pension, per diem when traveling, and work anniversary bonuses.
Application Details: The position will stay open until filled - seeking one FTE. Apply via job postings on job boards or from the company website.
Physical Demands: Lifting a minimum of 50lbs on a daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions.
