ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Reno, NV

Vertiv Group•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Electrical Testing Technician performs testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems, including troubleshooting, simple relay calibration, use of load-recording instrumentation, and testing low- and medium-voltage switchgear through the 15 kV class. The role tests and troubleshoots moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, and power metering, and may perform basic power system studies such as short-circuit and protective-device coordination studies. The technician prepares complete, detailed project reports promptly using a computer and processes job billing accurately. The role may also involve complex analysis and evaluation for equipment-labeling projects in accordance with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements, and company procedures. The technician takes an active role in business development and expansion, including preparing client proposals, estimating labor hours and expenses, and developing project scope and pricing. The position requires travel approximately 50% of the time, including potential out-of-town and international travel for several weeks. The technician must be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and nights. Vertiv expects the successful candidate to embrace its Core Principles—Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Inclusion—and its strategic priorities of High-Performance Culture, Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, Innovation, and Financial Strength.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: graduate engineer with a BSEE or BSME and no experience; graduate of an applicable electrical technical school or military equivalent with at least three years of similar work experience; or high school education or equivalent with at least four years of similar work experience.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
Passed the NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.
Strong background and experience in switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
Effective written and verbal communication with clients and peers.
Good judgment, dependability, and the ability to supervise projects with technical expertise and business-management skills.
Strong computer skills, including editing, formatting, and using Microsoft Word templates; researching standards, products, and manufacturers on the Internet; and operating computer-controlled test equipment.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and nights.
Availability for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.
Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving 100-pound test sets.

Responsibilities

Test and maintain electrical power distribution systems.
Troubleshoot electrical systems and perform simple relay calibration.
Use load-recording instrumentation and test low- and medium-voltage switchgear through the 15 kV class.
Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, and power metering.
May perform basic power system studies, including short-circuit and protective-device coordination studies.
Prepare complete, detailed project reports promptly using a computer and accurately process job billing.
May perform complex analysis and evaluation for equipment-labeling projects in accordance with industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements, and company procedures.
Participate actively in business development and expansion.
Prepare client job proposals, including estimating labor hours and expenses and developing project scope and pricing.
Supervise projects with technical expertise and sound business management skills.