Electrical Test Technician 1

M.C. Dean, Inc•District of Columbia, DC

11d

About The Position

Perform inspections, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and start-up of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, motor control centers, and other electrical apparatus. Work in both field and shop environments, using complex electrical test equipment and applying an understanding of electrical distribution systems. Contribute to a safe working environment and support successful project delivery. Local, regional, and national travel is required; international travel is preferred. The position includes rotating emergency on-call duty and responding to customer emergencies when called.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant electrical experience and a high school diploma or GED.
Valid, active U.S. work authorization.
NETA or NICET certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical testing.
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 testing procedures.
Knowledge of medium- and high-voltage systems up to 500 kV, including arc-flash hazard analysis.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills, including diagnosing system failures.
Willingness to travel as needed and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.
Ability to work safely with minimal supervision and follow industry best practices.
Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly and follow proper lifting and safety procedures.
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 ladders.
Ability to routinely and repetitively walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see color, and ability to hear and communicate in English.
Ability to use a standard ladder without exceeding its weight limit while carrying tools.
Ability to recognize when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems and produce reasonable answers.
Ability to combine information to form rules or conclusions and identify relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Ability to see details at close range and listen to and understand spoken information and ideas.

Nice To Haves

International travel capability is preferred.
OEM-certified field service training program.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, lead, and support multiple onsite and in-house projects using company software systems.
Review and maintain job documentation, ensuring completeness 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.
Control material costs by reducing waste and implementing appropriate controls.
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner when called.
Promote continuous improvement and teamwork.
Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems to ensure compliance with NETA standards.
Test, calibrate, and program protective relays from various manufacturers.
Test circuit breakers and switchgear, including timing and primary and secondary injection tests.
Troubleshoot electrical faults and perform root-cause analysis of system failures.
Test transformers, 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 on system commissioning and startup.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.