Electrical Test Technician I

AES • Dayton, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to be part of a company that's not just talking about the future, but actively shaping it? Join The AES Corporation, the largest US-based global power company with a team of 8,300 employees across 12 countries. AES has been ranked #1 by BloombergNEF in renewable energy sales to corporations in the US and Americas for five consecutive years, providing electricity for millions of people worldwide. We are proud to foster a strong workplace culture, earning prominent positions in Great Place to Work™ rankings across the markets where we operate. AES was also named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 13th consecutive year in 2026, highlighting our dedication to integrity, transparency, and responsible business practices. Our spirit of innovation continues to earn industry recognition. AES is the only seven-time winner of the Edison Electric Institute’s Edison Awards in the twenty-first century, a distinction honoring global leadership in advancing the electric power industry. If you're ready to be part of a company that's not just adapting to change, but driving it, AES is the place for you. We're not just building a more sustainable future, we're powering it. Apply now and energize your career with a true leader in global energy.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or the equivalent and have a two-year electrical or electronic degree or have the equivalent education plus two years’ experience in electrical or electronic work.
• Must have a valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Must demonstrate a working knowledge of basic electrical circuits by passing a written test or technical assessment.
• Must have a basic knowledge of computers, ability to learn Company specific software and electronic communications systems and devices.
• This position requires cyber or physical access to designated secured areas.
• Employees who career preference for this position must successfully pass a background check to be awarded the position.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience as an Electrical Test Technician I and has demonstrated the ability to perform the tasks of the job.
• Must have successfully completed the Company’s Electrical Test Technician training program and continue to pass job-related skill verifications.

Nice To Haves

• CDL license is optional, and expenses will be reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Assists Electrical Test Technician II and III in performing limited tests required by the department.
• Performs less complex test procedures involving connections to circuits carrying normal secondary voltages up to 250 volts.
• Complies with all the Company’s safety regulations and policies.
• Drives company vehicles to and from various equipment locations, substations, and company facilities.
• Becomes familiar with all basic electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, ammeters, watt meters, power supplies, etc.
• Analyzes testing problems and uses initiative and judgment to solve them.
• Learns the basic operation and becomes familiar with substation, distribution, and transmission equipment (control circuits, circuit breakers, transformers, Automatic Throwover Switches (ATO), generators, batteries, capacitor banks, regulators, Load tap Changers (LTC), cables, switches, etc...).
• Assists Testers of higher grade, in making all kinds of tests required in the department; wiring and setting up test equipment; taking reading, making field notes, and operating equipment, as directed.
• Investigates trouble or faulty operation of lines and associated equipment, assisting and advising in correction same, if appropriate to do so.
• Responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and adjustment of electrical and electronic equipment used for voltage regulation.
• Assists in the preparation and completion of reports of tests performed in Company’s stations, substations, or in the field.
• Learns to follow company procedures and policies (Safety, radio, administrative, time sheets, record keeping, paperwork, etc...).
• Becomes familiar with and learns to read various types of prints such as substation, index, SO, primary, secondary, etc...
• Sets recording devices for tests of voltages, amperage, and wattage or other similar tests.
• Services recording devices and other test equipment and performs general inspection and lead repair.
• Prepares data for, and makes corrections on, office drawings and records, as a result of test and inspections in the field.
• Uses prints or sketches to build or repair equipment.
• Assists Test Technicians of higher grade, in making limited tests required in the department; wires and sets up test equipment; takes readings, makes field notes, and operates equipment, as directed.
• Investigates trouble or faulty operation of voltage problems, capacitor banks, line regulators, and LTC controls on distribution banks at secondary voltage levels.
• Takes care of company equipment and takes all proper precautions and care while performing work on customer’s premises.
• Assists and advises other areas and customers in correcting technical problems.
• Responsible for inspection, maintenance, adjustment, and data manipulation of electrical and electronic equipment used for voltage regulation.
• Assists in the preparation and completion of reports for tests performed in power stations, substations or in the field.
• Maintains and updates electronic databases, software, and computer-based systems.
• Keeps inspection notes and conditions on a personal handheld computer, downloads all pertinent information into a central database, and runs reports in any abnormal situations.

Benefits

• AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree