ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Kansas City, MO

About the role

Troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus. Perform as “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.
• Troubleshooting capabilities, simple relay calibration, use of load recording instrumentation, low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 15 kV class.
• Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems and power metering.
• May perform simple power system studies including short circuit and protective device coordination.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
• May 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 estimate of man-hours and expenses, and development of scope and pricing and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Qualifications

• 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 required: close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100‑pound test sets.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Travel Time Required 50%.
• Education/Experience: Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience; OR Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same or similar work experience; OR High school education or equivalent and four years minimum 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.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises 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, and operation of computer‑controlled test equipment.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work.
• Must be available for out‑of‑town and international travel of up to several weeks.