ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Houston, TX

Vertiv • Houston, TX

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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 position 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 involve simple power-system studies and complex analysis for equipment-labeling projects. The role requires some technical supervision, project reporting and billing, client proposal development, business development, and travel of up to 50%, including out-of-town and international travel for several weeks.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: BSEE or BSME graduate with no experience; 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.
• 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 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 Microsoft Word documents, using 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 for up to several weeks.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
• Ability to meet the listed physical requirements, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving 100-pound test sets.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems; calibrate simple relays; 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 simple power-system studies, including short-circuit and protective-device coordination studies.
• Write complete, detailed project reports promptly using a computer and accurately process job billing.
• May perform complex analysis and evaluative work for equipment-labeling projects in accordance with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements, and Company procedures.
• Take an active role in business development and expansion.
• Perform functions related to written client proposals, including estimating labor hours and expenses and developing scope and pricing.
• Perform other assignments as required and provide technical supervision on projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time