ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Baton Rouge

Vertiv Group•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Testing Technician will troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus. This role performs as a "lead" person on projects and requires some technical supervision. The technician will perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems, including troubleshooting, simple relay calibration, use of load recording instrumentation, and low and medium voltage switchgear testing through the 15 kV class. They will test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, and power metering. The role may also involve simple power system studies such as short circuit and protective device coordination. Additionally, the technician will write detailed reports, process job billing, and may perform complex analysis for equipment labeling projects. A key aspect of this role is taking an active role in business development, including performing functions related to written job proposals, estimating man-hours and expenses, and developing scope and pricing.

Requirements

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.
Valid Driver’s License.
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Nice To Haves

Ability to perform as "lead" person on projects.
Ability to perform other assignments as required.
Ability to 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.
Ability to take an active role in business development and expansion.
Ability to 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.
Ability to be sought out by others for advice and solutions.

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
Troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus.
Perform simple relay calibration.
Utilize load recording instrumentation.
Conduct 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.
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.
Act as "lead" person on projects.