ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Reno, NV

Vertiv•Reno, NV

25d

About The Position

The Electrical Testing Technician performs testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems, including troubleshooting, relay calibration, load recording, switchgear testing through the 15 kV class, and power metering. The role may include simple power system studies, such as short-circuit and protective-device coordination, as well as analysis and evaluation for equipment-labeling projects in accordance with recognized industry and international standards, jurisdictional requirements, and company procedures. The technician prepares detailed project reports, processes job billing, contributes to business development, and prepares client proposals that include labor and expense estimates, scope, and pricing. The role requires technical judgment, project supervision, effective communication, strong computer skills, and dependable business management. Travel is required 50% of the time, including possible out-of-town and international travel lasting several weeks. Flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work may be required.

Requirements

Graduate engineer with a BSEE or BSME and no experience; or 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.
Passed the NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.
Strong background and experience in switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
Effective written and verbal communication with clients and peers.
Good judgment and dependability, with the ability to supervise projects using technical expertise and business-management skills.
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word editing, formatting, and templates; Internet research on standards, products, and manufacturers; and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.
Valid driver's license.
Able to meet the physical requirements, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and frequently lifting or moving 100-pound test sets.
Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and nights, and to travel out of town and internationally for up to several weeks.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employer sponsorship is not provided.

Responsibilities

Test and maintain electrical power distribution systems.
Troubleshoot electrical systems; perform simple relay calibration and use load-recording instrumentation.
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.
Prepare complete, detailed project reports promptly and accurately process job billing.
May perform analysis and evaluation for equipment-labeling projects consistent with industry and international standards, local requirements, and company procedures.
Participate in business development and business expansion.
Prepare client proposals, including estimates of labor hours and expenses and development of project scope and pricing.
Supervise projects using technical expertise and sound business-management skills.