ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician – Greenville

About the role

Troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus and serve as the lead person on projects. Perform other assignments as required. Position requires some technical supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, and power metering.
• Conduct simple relay calibration, use load recording instrumentation, and perform low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 15 kV class.
• Perform simple power system studies including short circuit and protective device coordination.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at the end of each project using a computer and accurately process job billing.
• Perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements, and company procedures.
• Take an active role in business development and expansion.
• Perform all functions pertaining to a written job proposal to a client, including estimating man-hours and expenses, and developing scope and pricing.

Qualifications

• Physical requirements: regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell. Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Travel required: 50%.
• Education/experience:
  • Graduate engineer (BSEE or BSME) and no experience; or
  • Graduate of an applicable electrical technical school or military equivalent with three years minimum of same or similar work experience; or
  • High school education or equivalent with four years minimum of same or similar work experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Passed NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
• Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication with clients and peers.
• Good judgment, dependability, and ability to supervise projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
• Strong computer skills including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word; use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research; operation of computer-controlled test equipment.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and nights; available for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.