OverviewJob Title: Field Technician III
Benefits- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Perks:- Competitive Pay
- Talent Development - Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning
- Career Path Planning
- Incentives for Professional Certifications
- Competitive Per Diem for Travel
- Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
Pay: The hourly rate for this position is between $47-71 per hour. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Position Summary:The Field Technician III will inspect, test, and maintain High, Medium, and Low electrical power equipment. Technicians will work with electrical equipment, such as SF6 & vacuum circuit breakers, pad mount transformers/GSU transformers, grounding, instrument transformers, and variance of switches both manual and motor operated. Technicians will implement safety policies.
Responsibilities- Lead safety briefings on job site, identify, eliminate, or mitigate hazards.
- Perform High, Medium, and Low voltage testing of electrical power equipment as a crew leader.
- Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools.
- Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
- Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed.
- Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components.
- Leader in Safety Culture and responsible for other team members.
- Ability to install, test and maintain electrical apparatus.
- Understand the theory behind and reason for testing with the ability to analyze results.
- Develop and write reports.
QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities: - Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
- Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
- Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
- Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
Preferred Skills/Abilities: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience with the following test equipment:
- Power Factor
- Ductor
- Megger
- CT ration & saturation
- Hi-Pot
- Knowledge of the following equipment:
- Circuit Breakers
- Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage | LV/MV/HV
- Transformers
- Switchgear
- Motors
- PT's & CCVT's
Education and Experience: - Bachelors or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
- 5+ Years Relevant Industry Experience
- NETA III Certified
- Industry Certification Programs preferred - e.g. Infrared, Corona, Oil Analysis, Manufacturers, etc.
Physical Requirements: - Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.
