Jobs · Engineering · Nevada

Field Tech - Power Systems Tech I, II, III, or IV

RESA Power · Las Vegas, NV · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$30–$50/hrFull-time

About the role

Field Techs/NETA Technicians are responsible for performing service, testing, and maintaining various types of power transmission and distribution equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and/ or high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems.
  • 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).
  • Filling and working with SF6 filled equipment and gas insulated switchgear, desired but not required.
  • Test and inspect low and medium voltage cable installations.
  • Operate high voltage test equipment including Doble Power Factor test sets.
  • Start-up, troubleshooting, and repair services on controls and transfer schemes.
  • Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
  • All work and decisions must be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory laws.

Qualifications

  • High School diploma/GED and minimum 1 year of experience in a related field for Power Systems Tech I.
  • High School diploma/GED and minimum 2 years of experience in a related field for Power Systems Tech II.
  • High School diploma/GED and minimum 5 years of experience in a related field for Power Systems Tech III.
  • Associate degree in related field or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of experience or 10 years of related experience for Power Systems Tech IV.
  • NETA Level II Certification for Power Systems Tech II.
  • NETA Level III Certification for Power Systems Tech III.
  • NETA Level IV Certification for Power Systems Tech IV.

Benefits

  • Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, anniversary bonuses, Employee Ownership Plan, matching 401k, and paid time off.

Pay and Schedule

  • Pay range for a Field Tech/Power Systems Tech I to a level IV range from $30 to $50 (depending on skillset, certification, and experience) per hour and eligible for overtime.

Schedule

  • Daily meal and incidentals per diem available when traveling for overnight work.

Additional Information

  • Job: Full-Time
  • Location: Las Vegas, NV
  • Travel: Up to 50% travel.
  • Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.
  • Physical Demands: Lifting a Maximum of 50lbs on a daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

  • Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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