Electrical Test Technician 1 - Jackson, MS

M.C. Dean, Inc•Jackson, FL

About The Position

The Electrical Test Technician 1 leads and performs inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and startup of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment, including breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, and motor control centers, as well as other electrical apparatus. Work takes place both in the field and in a shop environment. The role requires understanding electrical distribution systems and using complex electrical test equipment. The technician helps maintain a safe working environment and supports project success. Local, regional, and national travel is required; international travel is preferred. The technician coordinates and supports multiple projects, maintains job documentation, performs electrical testing and troubleshooting, controls material costs, participates in emergency on-call rotation, and contributes to continuous improvement and teamwork. The role also includes commissioning and startup support, maintaining detailed test reports, collaborating with engineers, project managers, and clients, and providing technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.

Requirements

At least 2 years of relevant electrical experience.
High school diploma or GED.
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 electrical 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 500 kV, 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 regularly lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, using proper lifting techniques 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 walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
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 sensible answers.
Ability to combine information into general rules or conclusions, including identifying relationships among seemingly unrelated events.
Ability to see details at close range, within a few feet.
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas communicated in spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

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

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, electro-mechanical 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 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.
Conduct protective relay testing, calibration, and programming for various manufacturers.
Perform circuit breaker and switchgear testing, including timing tests and primary and secondary injection testing.
Troubleshoot electrical faults and conduct root cause analysis for system failures.
Conduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.
Follow electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures and PPE compliance.
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.