ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Nashville, TN

Vertiv•Nashville, TN

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, tests and troubleshoots moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, power metering, and switchgear through the 15 kV class. It may also include simple power system studies and complex analysis for equipment-labeling projects. The position requires some technical supervision, client communication, project reporting and billing, proposal development, and participation in business development. Travel is required 50% of the time, including out-of-town and international travel for up to several weeks. The employee must be willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and nights.

Requirements

Meet one of the following education and experience pathways: BSEE or BSME graduate engineer with 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 all types of switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with clients and peers.
Good judgment, dependability, technical project-supervision capability, and business-management skills.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word editing, formatting, and templates; internet research for standards, products, and manufacturers; and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.
Valid driver's license.
Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and nights, and to travel out of town and internationally for up to several weeks.
Ability to perform the listed physical duties, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving 100-pound test sets.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus.
Perform as the lead person on projects and provide technical supervision.
Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
Troubleshoot and test low- and medium-voltage switchgear through the 15 kV class, moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, and power metering.
Perform simple relay calibration and use load-recording instrumentation.
Perform simple power system studies, including short-circuit and protective-device coordination studies.
Write complete, detailed project reports promptly and accurately process job billing using a computer.
Perform analysis and evaluative tasks for equipment-labeling projects in accordance with industry and international standards, local requirements, and company procedures.
Participate actively in business development and expansion.
Prepare client job proposals, including estimating labor hours and expenses and developing scope and pricing.
Perform other assignments as required.