Senior Technician

Primary Function

The Senior Field Service Technician is a crew-level leader responsible for directing all aspects of field testing, commissioning, and maintenance operations across high-voltage substations and power systems. This role carries full accountability for crew performance, project quality, safety compliance, and client satisfaction on assigned engagements.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all field testing, commissioning, and maintenance activities on assigned projects, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, quality, and safety standards.
• Lead and manage field crews of multiple technicians across concurrent testing and commissioning engagements.
• Serve as the primary client-facing representative in the field, maintaining professional communication and alignment of expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan and coordinate daily work activities, crew assignments, and resource allocation to maximize productivity and project efficiency.
• Perform and direct the execution of all levels of electrical testing including insulation resistance, contact resistance, turns ratio, power factor, hi-pot, circuit breaker timing, cable fault location, protective relay testing, and full system commissioning.
• Direct and oversee testing and commissioning of all power apparatus including power transformers, current transformers, potential transformers, medium- and high-voltage circuit breakers, and switchgear assemblies.
• Direct and oversee testing, commissioning, and maintenance of low-voltage AC/DC station auxiliary systems including station batteries, battery chargers, inverters, DC distribution panels, AC distribution systems, and voltage regulation controls.
• Exercise expert-level technical judgment to diagnose complex equipment issues, resolve testing anomalies, and direct root cause analysis.
• Develop and review switching orders, test procedures, and commissioning plans for assigned projects.
• Conduct and lead Job Safety Task Analyses (JSTAs), daily safety briefings, and safety stand-down meetings; enforce all safety procedures and protocols.
• Investigate and report on incidents, near-misses, and safety observations in accordance with company protocols.
• Review and approve all test reports, commissioning documentation, and quality deliverables produced by assigned crew members.
• Provide formal mentorship, training, and performance feedback to Field Service Technicians at all levels; support onboarding of new field personnel.
• Coincide with Project Managers, Engineering, and the Field Supervisor to resolve technical issues, manage scope changes, and maintain project momentum.
• Represent the company in a QA/QC role, ensuring all work meets internal standards and client specifications.
• Support proposal and estimating teams with technical input on testing scope, crew requirements, durations, and equipment needs for project pursuits.
• Perform special projects and complete other duties as assigned or requested.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Drive the successful delivery of commissioning and testing projects by providing hands-on leadership and expert technical direction to field crews.
• Strengthen Dashiell’s reputation for quality and safety by ensuring every project meets or exceeds client expectations and industry standards.
• Develop the next generation of field technicians through structured mentorship, technical training, and on-the-job coaching across all technician levels.
• Protect project profitability by proactively managing crew resources, work planning, and schedule adherence across concurrent engagements.
• Serve as a trusted client-facing leader in the field, building lasting relationships that support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Enhance organizational capability by contributing expert technical input to project pursuits, improving win rates and execution confidence.

Required Minimum Qualifications / Experience

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent field technician experience may be considered in lieu of a degree (2 years for Associate’s, 4 years for Bachelor’s).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in high-voltage electrical testing and commissioning, with demonstrated crew leadership or senior technician capability.
• Expert-level knowledge of all areas of electrical testing and commissioning, including power factor testing, hi-pot testing, cable fault location, protective relay calibration and testing, circuit breaker testing, power transformer testing, station auxiliary systems, and full system commissioning.
• Prominent ability to lead, manage, and develop field crews across multiple concurrent testing and commissioning engagements.
• Advanced ability to read and interpret complex electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and protection schemes.
• Strong technical report writing and review skills with the ability to approve comprehensive commissioning documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to clients, project leadership, and executive management.
• Mathematical proficiency through trigonometry.
• Thorough knowledge of safety and health regulations applicable to high-voltage electrical work, including NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor with the ability to represent Dashiell in client-facing interactions.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.
• TWIC card or ability to obtain one.

Preferred Experience

• With Doble, Megger, Omicron, or similar test equipment platforms.
• Prior experience in electric utility T&D construction or industrial commissioning environments.
• Experience with SCADA systems, power line carrier, infrared thermography, and phasing and loading verification.
• Project management training or certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM).