ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Tulsa, OK

Vertiv • Tulsa, OK

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems. This includes troubleshooting capabilities, simple relay calibration, use of load recording instrumentation, and low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 15 kV class. The role involves testing and troubleshooting moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, and power metering. There may be opportunities to perform simple power system studies, including short circuit and protective device coordination. The technician will be responsible for writing complete, detailed reports promptly at the end of each project using a computer, and accurately processing job billing. Additionally, the role may involve complex analysis and evaluative tasks for equipment labeling projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, local requirements, and company procedures. A key aspect of this position is to take an active role in business development and expansion, including performing functions related to written job proposals, such as estimating man-hours and expenses, and developing scope and pricing.

Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
• Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience. OR Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same or similar work experience. OR High school education or equivalent and four years minimum same or similar work experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• 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.
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.
• Strong computer skills including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research, and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work.
• Must be available for out of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Not require sponsorship for work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Troubleshooting capabilities, simple relay calibration, use of load recording instrumentation, low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 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.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
• May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete 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 all functions pertaining to a written job proposal to a client, including estimate of man-hours and expenses, and development of scope and pricing and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED