Field Technician III
About the role
Job Title: Field Technician III
At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry. As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries. We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including: Competitive pay, Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources, Career Path Planning Incentives for Professional Certifications, Competitive Per Diem, Referral Bonuses, Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k with company match.
Job Summary
The Field Technician III will inspect, test, and maintain High, Medium, and Low electrical power equipment. Technicians will work with electrical equipment, such as SF6 & vacuum circuit breakers, pad mount transformers/GSU transformers, grounding, instrument transformers, and variance of switches both manual and motor operated. Technicians will implement safety policies. Responsibilities include leading safety briefings on job site, identifying, eliminating, or mitigating hazards, performing High, Medium, and Low voltage testing of electrical power equipment as a crew leader, utilizing Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools, consulting manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning, preparing and maintaining reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed, troubleshooting, repairing, replacing, and cleaning equipment and components, developing and writing reports, and being a leader in the safety culture and responsible for other team members.
Qualifications
- Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
- Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
- Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
- Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
- Required Skills/Abilities: Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position. Complete a satisfactory criminal background check. Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time. Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
- Preferred Skills/Abilities: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with the following test equipment: Power Factor Ductor Megger CT ratio & saturation Hi-Pot Knowledge of the following equipment: Circuit Breakers Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage | LV/MV/HV Transformers Switchgear Motors PT's & CCVT's.
- Education and Experience: Bachelors or Associates Degree in Electrical / Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred 5+ Years Relevant Industry Experience NETA I I I Certifi ed Industry Certification Programs preferred - e.g. Infrared, Corona, Oil Analysis, Manufacturers, etc.
Physical Requirements
- Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.
Company Information
EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws. EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information. #WEEMPOWERPOSSIBLE