ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Reno, NV

Vertiv Group•Reno, NV

18h•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves troubleshooting, testing, and inspecting electrical apparatus, often performing as a lead on projects. The role requires technical supervision and involves comprehensive testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, power metering, and potentially simple power system studies. The technician will also write detailed reports and may perform complex analysis for equipment labeling projects. Active participation in business development and expansion is also expected. The role requires significant travel, including out-of-town and international trips of up to several weeks.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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.
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.
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. 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.
Embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors (Safety, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, Diversity & Inclusion; Customer Focus, Operational Excellence, High-Performance Culture, Innovation, Financial Strength; Own It, Act With Urgency, Foster a Customer-First Mindset, Think Big and Execute, Lead by Example, Drive Continuous Improvement, Learn and Seek Out Development).
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Not require sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus.
Perform as “lead” person on projects.
Perform other assignments as required.
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.
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.