Position Summary:Service Field Tech or NETA Technicians are expected to perform service, test and maintain various types of power transmission and distribution equipment.
Responsibilities and Duties:- Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and/ or high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems.
- Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment, including relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers.
- Develop and document standardized commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relay systems.
- Perform functional testing of substation control circuits to validate proper relay operation.
- Create relay macros and testing routines to confirm system protection and control configurations.
- Execute end-to-end relay testing with specialized software, identifying relay behavior based on fault conditions.
- Review relay settings and logic equations to ensure alignment with design requirements.
- 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.
- 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.
Required Experience and Qualifications:- High School diploma/GED and minimum 1 year of experience in a related field.
- Knowledge of various industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA.
- 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).
- Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
- Good theoretical understanding of electricity and a good aptitude for problem solving.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.
- Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
- Good customer service, time management and follow-up skills.
- Work effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve client issues.
- Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office- use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research
- For positions that utilize a company vehicle, will be required to have a valid driver's license.
Additional Information: Job: Full-Time, Union
Location: Rochester, NY, Syracuse, NY, Buffalo, NY, Farmingdale, NJ
Travel: up to 50% regional travel within 2-3 hours.
Compensation: $50 to $70 per hour, depending on skillset, certification, and experience, and eligible for overtime.
Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.
Benefits: Benefits are provided through the union.
Application Details: The position will stay open until filled. Apply via job postings on job boards or from the company website.
Physical Demands: Lifting a maximum of 50lbs on a daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions.
