ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Shreveport, LA

Vertiv Group•Shreveport, LA

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 15 kV class, and requires some technical supervision. The technician may also test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, and power metering; perform simple power system studies; and complete equipment-labeling analysis in accordance with applicable standards and procedures. The position includes writing detailed project reports, processing job billing, contributing to business development, and preparing client proposals that include labor estimates, expenses, scope, and pricing. Travel is required 50% of the time, including out-of-town and international travel for periods of up to several weeks. Flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work may be required.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
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.
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 ability, 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.
Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and nights.
Availability for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.
One of the following education and experience combinations: BSEE or BSME and no experience; graduation from an applicable electrical technical school or military equivalent and at least three years of same or similar work experience; or high school education or equivalent and at least four years of same or similar work experience.

Responsibilities

Perform testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
Troubleshoot electrical systems and perform simple relay calibration.
Use load-recording instrumentation and test low- and medium-voltage switchgear through 15 kV class.
Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, and power metering.
Perform simple power system studies, including short-circuit and protective-device coordination studies, as needed.
Write complete, detailed reports promptly at the end of projects using a computer and accurately process job billing.
Perform 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.
Prepare written job proposals for clients, including estimates of labor hours and expenses and development of scope and pricing.
Perform as the lead person on projects and provide technical supervision as needed.