ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Baton Rouge

Vertiv•Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

The Electrical Testing Technician troubleshoots, tests, and inspects electrical apparatus and may serve as the lead person on projects. The role performs testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems, including low- and medium-voltage switchgear through the 15 kV class, moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, and power metering. It may also include simple power system studies and complex analysis for equipment-labeling projects. The technician prepares detailed project reports, processes job billing, contributes to business development, and prepares client proposals including scope, pricing, labor estimates, and expenses. The position requires some technical supervision and travel of approximately 50%, including possible out-of-town and international trips lasting several weeks. The successful candidate is expected to embody Vertiv’s Core Principles and Behaviors and support its strategic priorities.

Requirements

A passed NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.
Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with clients and peers.
Good judgment, dependability, technical project-supervision expertise, and business-management skills.
Strong computer skills, including editing and formatting documents and using templates in Microsoft Word, researching standards, products, and manufacturers on the Internet, and operating computer-controlled test equipment.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving 100-pound test sets.
Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and nights, and to travel out of town and internationally for up to several weeks.
Education and experience: BSEE or BSME graduate with no experience; or graduate of an applicable electrical technical school or military equivalent with at least three years of same or similar work experience; or high school education or equivalent with at least four years of same or similar work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform testing and maintenance of 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 simple power system studies, including short-circuit and protective-device coordination studies.
Write complete, detailed reports promptly at the end of projects using a computer and accurately process job billing.
May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks for equipment-labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements, and company procedures.
Take an active role in business development and expansion.
Perform functions involved in written client proposals, including estimating labor hours and expenses and developing scope and pricing.
Lead projects and provide technical supervision as needed.