Electrical Test Technician 3 - NETA - Quincy, WA

M.C. Dean, Inc•Quincy, MA

About The Position

The Electrical Test Technician 3 leads and performs inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and startup of low- and medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment in field and shop environments. Equipment includes breakers, transformers, switches, switchgear, relays, motor control centers, cables, and other electrical apparatus. The role requires knowledge of electrical distribution systems and the ability to use complex electrical test equipment. The technician supports safe work practices and contributes to successful project delivery. Local, regional, and national travel is required; international travel is preferred. The position also rotates emergency on-call duty and responds to customer emergencies when called. The technician coordinates and supports multiple onsite and in-house projects, maintains job documentation from order receipt through invoicing, and works with engineers, project managers, and clients during commissioning and startup. The role may include providing technical guidance to junior technicians. The position requires regular physical activity, including lifting up to 50 pounds, relocating a 12-foot stepladder, and working at heights up to 60 feet.

Requirements

At least 7 years of relevant electrical experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid and active U.S. work authorization.
Strong understanding of electrical power distribution systems and experience with transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
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 electrical test equipment, including 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 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 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 perform routine and repetitive walking, climbing, lifting, squatting, crawling, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and overhead reaching.
Good vision, which may be corrected, ability to see colors, 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, draw conclusions from information, see details at close range, and understand spoken information.

Nice To Haves

NETA or NICET certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in electrical testing.
Ability to travel internationally.
OEM-certified field service training program.

Responsibilities

Perform acceptance and maintenance testing on electrical power distribution systems and equipment, including transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and protective relays.
Conduct insulation resistance, power factor, contact resistance, high-potential (Hi-Pot), and other tests in accordance with applicable NETA standards.
Analyze test results, assess equipment condition, recommend corrective actions, troubleshoot electrical faults, and perform root cause analysis.
Test low- and medium-voltage cables, instrument and power transformers, switchgear, breakers, electromechanical and solid-state relays, and other electrical apparatus.
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.
Conduct transformer testing, including turns ratio, insulation resistance, and power factor testing.
Coordinate, lead, and support multiple onsite and in-house projects using company software systems.
Review and maintain complete job documentation from receipt of order through invoice, including detailed test reports for compliance and client review.
Contain material costs by eliminating wasteful practices and implementing appropriate control measures.
Follow electrical safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures and PPE requirements.
Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to support efficient system commissioning and startup.
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior technicians as needed.
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner when called.
Promote continuous improvement and teamwork.
Travel locally, regionally, and nationally as required; international travel is preferred.
Lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; relocate a 12-foot stepladder without assistance; and work at heights up to 60 feet.
Climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and ladders; routinely walk, climb, lift, squat, crawl, kneel, push, pull, and reach overhead.