Field Services Technician

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switchgear included (but not limited to): protective relays and relaying systems, circuit breakers, power transformers, current and potential transformers, meters, transducers, and power system metering, power cables, grounding systems, motors and motor starters, station batteries and chargers, alarm systems and annunciators.
• Perform troubleshooting and problem identification and analysis. Make recommendations regarding corrective action and/or repairs.
• Generate technical reports detailing services provided, problems found, and corrective action taken or recommended.
• Represent the company in a professional manner with regard to communicating and interfacing with clients.
• Communicate effectively with the company management team on a regular basis regarding project status and the scheduling of manpower and equipment.
• Make safety a top priority, realizing that the company has Zero Tolerance for those who do otherwise.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 2 plus years of experience in the high voltage industry is preferred.
• Possess skills in the following areas:
• Demonstrated knowledge of The Power Triangle
• Ability to understand the basics of one-line, three-line, AC/DC schemes, and connection diagrams
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the purpose of a current transformer and a potential transformer
• Ability to perform basic current transformer tests
• Ability to define typical AC & DC fundamentals
• Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards
• Basic knowledge of various metering configurations and connections
• Proven knowledge of Vacuum versus Air Circuit Breakers
• Ability to understand the basic function and operation of an oil circuit breaker and a Gas Circuit Breaker
• Ability to understand the basics of a Potential Transformer (PT), Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformer (CCVT), and a Current Transformer (CT)
• Understand the major components of a power transformer
• Basic knowledge of motor ratings and motor testing as applied to rotating machinery
• Proven knowledge of a capacitor bank and the different capacitor types
• Basic knowledge of electrical components, devices, and symbols
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts, and facts to a diverse group of individuals including administrators, engineers, and senior management
• Demonstrated knowledge of the various functions and difference between protective relay types
• Understand the purpose of primary and secondary phasing
• Ability to work effectively in a team based environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work safely in hazardous situations within high voltage substations, petrochemical plants, refineries, and other safety critical locations

Other Information

• Work situations will require an adjusted work schedule, possibly long days, evening/weekend hours in order to meet customer requirements
• Must be able to work on feet throughout the work shift
• At times will be required to work in austere working conditions
• Be able to properly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Travel to job sites is required.