ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Reno, NV

Vertiv•Reno, NV

About The Position

The Electrical Testing Technician performs testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems, including troubleshooting, relay calibration, load recording, and testing low- and medium-voltage switchgear through the 15 kV class. The role tests and troubleshoots moderately complex electrical and relay systems and power metering, and may perform basic power system studies such as short-circuit and protective-device coordination studies. The technician prepares detailed project reports promptly using a computer and accurately processes job billing. The role may also involve analysis and evaluation for equipment-labeling projects consistent with industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements, and company procedures. The technician contributes to business development and prepares client proposals, including labor and expense estimates, scope, and pricing. The position requires 50% travel, including potential out-of-town and international trips lasting several weeks. The employee must be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and nights. Physical duties include frequent movement and handling tools or controls, with regular lifting up to 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 100-pound test sets. A valid driver’s license is required. Candidates may qualify through one of these education and experience paths: a BSEE or BSME with no experience; an applicable electrical technical school or military-equivalent education with at least three years of similar experience; or a high school education or equivalent with at least four years of similar experience. Applicants must have passed the NETA exam and have a strong background in switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: BSEE or BSME with no experience; 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.
Passed the NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.
Strong background and experience in switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
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; internet research on standards, products, and manufacturers; 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 for up to several weeks.
Ability to perform the listed physical functions, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving 100-pound test sets.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

Test and maintain electrical power distribution systems.
Troubleshoot electrical systems; perform simple relay calibration and use load-recording instrumentation.
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 analysis and evaluative work for equipment-labeling projects in accordance with industry and international standards, local requirements, and company procedures.
Take an active role in business development and expansion.
Prepare client job proposals, including estimates of labor hours and expenses and development of scope and pricing.
Supervise projects using technical expertise and business-management skills.