Electrical Test Technician 3

M.C. Dean, Inc•Beltsville, MD

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Test Technician 3 works independently on small to medium-sized projects or as part of larger, more complex projects. The role is responsible for overall project administration, organization, and implementation, and for developing the electrical testing program at the duty site. The technician serves as a subject matter expert for the division’s operations and maintenance program and oversees the integration, reliability, and functionality of building control systems, including SCADA, Delta Controls, and life safety systems. The position involves operating and troubleshooting electrical and building systems, supporting staff training, coordinating maintenance and emergency repair activities, and assisting with scheduling and safety programs. The technician conducts electrical testing and troubleshooting, maintains detailed documentation, and collaborates with engineers, project managers, and clients to support system commissioning and startup. The role may involve travel and work in industrial, data center, and utility environments.

Requirements

At least 7 years of relevant electrical experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid, active U.S. work authorization.
NETA or NICET certification, or equivalent hands-on electrical testing experience.
Strong understanding of ANSI, IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA electrical safety standards.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
Proficiency in operating and troubleshooting protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, and other electrical equipment.
Experience with Doble, Omicron, Megger, Vanguard, and Fluke test equipment.
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 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 on a regular basis and follow safe lifting 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, combine information to reach conclusions, and identify relationships among events.
Ability to see details at close range and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Nice To Haves

OEM-certified field service training program.

Responsibilities

Develop the Electrical Testing Program for the duty site and serve as the subject matter expert for the division’s operations and maintenance program.
Manage or train operations staff to monitor, control, and update system control applications, maximizing system efficiency and revising controls as facility operations change or problems and inefficiencies are identified.
Assist in developing processes, methods, standard operating procedures, and training programs for operators monitoring and controlling complex mechanical, electrical, life safety, and building control systems.
Assist with implementing procedures using the CMMS program to schedule, dispatch, track, and report MEP emergency repairs, adjustments, preventive maintenance, and warranty activities.
Manage the integration, reliability, and functionality of building control systems, including SCADA, Delta Controls, and life safety systems.
Coordinate with the Program Manager while on duty to optimize monitoring-system performance and meet government energy goals.
Provide oversight, troubleshoot, and address operational problems.
Assume supervisory responsibility during electrical testing activities.
Assist the MEP Operations Manager in developing electrical work and project schedules.
Assist in developing and implementing ORM safety procedures and safety meetings; generate safety reports and maintain safety records.
Perform acceptance and maintenance testing of electrical power systems in 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 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 on system commissioning and startup.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.