Electrical Test Technician 1

M.C. Dean, Inc•Caroline County , MD

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About The Position

The Electrical Test Technician 1 performs inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and startup of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, motor control centers, and other electrical apparatus. Work may take place in the field and in a shop environment, as well as in industrial, data center, and utility environments. The role requires understanding electrical distribution systems and using complex electrical test equipment. Local, regional, and national travel is required; international travel is preferred. The technician helps maintain a safe working environment and contributes to project success. The position includes coordinating, leading, and supporting projects, maintaining job documentation, performing acceptance and maintenance testing, troubleshooting system failures, and collaborating with engineers, project managers, and clients on commissioning and startup. It also involves rotating emergency on-call duty and responding to customer emergencies when called. The stated pay range is USD $24.00–$29.50 per hour.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of relevant electrical experience.
NETA or NICET certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical testing; certification is preferred.
Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Proficiency operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
Experience with test equipment such as Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke meters.
Understanding of insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, and high-potential (Hi-Pot) testing procedures.
Knowledge of medium- and high-voltage systems up to 500kV, including arc flash hazard analysis.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, including the ability to diagnose system failures.
Willingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.
Ability to work safely under minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, following proper lifting and safety protocols.
Ability to relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
Ability to work at heights up to 60 feet and climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and all types of ladders.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong; apply general rules to specific problems; combine information to form conclusions; see details at close range; and understand information presented verbally.

Nice To Haves

NETA or NICET certification.
OEM-certified field service training program.
Ability to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, lead, and support multiple onsite and in-house projects using company software systems.
Review and maintain job documentation, ensuring information is complete from order receipt through invoicing.
Test low- and medium-voltage cables, instrument and power transformers, switchgear, breakers, electromechanical and solid-state relays, and other electrical apparatus.
Contain material costs by eliminating wasteful practices and implementing appropriate control measures.
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond promptly to customer emergencies when called.
Promote continuous improvement and teamwork.
Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems to ensure compliance with NETA standards.
Conduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.
Test circuit breakers and switchgear, including timing tests and primary and secondary injection testing.
Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root cause analysis of system failures.
Conduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.
Follow electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures and PPE requirements.
Maintain detailed test reports and documentation for compliance and client review.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to support efficient system commissioning and startup.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.
Perform physical activities including moving equipment and materials, working at heights, climbing ladders and scaffolds, and routinely walking, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and reaching overhead.