Field Service Technician

Dashiell•Abilene, TX

21d

About The Position

Dashiell is seeking a Field Service Technician for its Field Services team, supporting high-voltage substation and power system testing, maintenance, and commissioning. The role is based in the Abilene, Texas office and reports to the Field Supervisor. Hiring may be at Level I, Level II, Level III, or Senior level according to experience, qualifications, and demonstrated knowledge. Responsibility, autonomy, and assignment complexity increase by level. The technician performs or leads electrical testing and commissioning for substations, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relay systems, and station auxiliary systems. Duties range from supporting basic tests under close supervision to independently directing complex testing, troubleshooting, commissioning plans, field crews, client coordination, and quality reviews at senior levels. All levels are expected to follow safety procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and travel extensively, including overnight stays. The position involves frequent outdoor work in varying weather and exposure to electrical hazards, energized equipment, arc flash environments, noise, dust, vibration, and industrial job-site conditions. The role is safety-sensitive and requires compliance with applicable driving, motor vehicle, and drug and alcohol testing requirements. Dashiell offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including company-paid life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, long-term disability insurance, an employee assistance program, medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, supplemental insurance options, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.

Requirements

For Level I: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent field technician experience may be considered in lieu of a degree (2 years for an Associate’s degree or 4 years for a Bachelor’s degree).
For Level I: No prior professional experience required; foundational knowledge of electrical systems through education or related exposure is expected.
For Level I: Basic understanding of high-voltage electrical systems, substations, power apparatus, and power distribution equipment; ability to read and interpret basic electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams.
For Level II: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent field technician experience may be considered in lieu of a degree (2 years for an Associate’s degree or 4 years for a Bachelor’s degree).
For Level II: At least 1 year of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or a related field service role; proficiency in standard high-voltage testing procedures and working knowledge of protective relay testing, power apparatus testing, and low-voltage AC/DC station auxiliary systems.
For Level II: Ability to interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line and wiring diagrams; proficiency in transformer ratio, power factor, and relay/metering calculations; mathematical proficiency through trigonometry.
For Level III: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent field technician experience may be considered in lieu of a degree (2 years for an Associate’s degree or 4 years for a Bachelor’s degree).
For Level III: At least 3 years of progressive experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or a related field service role; expertise in advanced high-voltage testing, including protective relay, power transformer, circuit breaker, and cable testing and power system commissioning.
For Level III: Ability to independently lead complex, multi-discipline testing with minimal supervision, including advanced protective relay schemes; strong analytical skills to diagnose anomalies, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective actions; mathematical proficiency through trigonometry.
For Senior Level: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent field technician experience may be considered in lieu of a degree (2 years for an Associate’s degree or 4 years for a Bachelor’s degree).
For Senior Level: At least 5 years of progressive experience in high-voltage electrical testing and commissioning, with demonstrated crew leadership or senior technician capability.
For Senior Level: Expert knowledge of electrical testing and commissioning, including full system commissioning and station auxiliary systems; ability to lead, manage, and develop field crews across concurrent engagements; strong technical report writing and review skills; thorough knowledge of safety and health regulations for high-voltage electrical work, including NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.
For all levels: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
For all levels: Effective verbal and written communication skills, with increasing ability at higher levels to interface with project leadership, engineering, and clients.
For all levels: Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; willingness to travel extensively, including overnight stays.
For all levels: Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen; TWIC card or ability to obtain one.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future visa sponsorship.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 8–12 hours; climb stairs and ladders and access elevated work areas; occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds; bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces.
Ability to work near energized electrical equipment and wear required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toe boots, FR clothing, gloves, and hearing protection.
Ability to operate company vehicles safely and maintain a valid driver’s license; ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Doble, Megger, Omicron, or similar test equipment platforms.
Prior experience in electric utility T&D construction or industrial commissioning environments.
Familiarity with NFPA 70E, IEEE, and ANSI standards applicable to high-voltage testing.
Experience with SCADA systems, power line carrier, infrared thermography, and phasing/loading verification, particularly at higher levels.
Project management training or certification, such as PMP or CAPM, for Senior Level.

Responsibilities

Perform or lead electrical testing and commissioning of high-voltage substations, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relay systems, and power apparatus.
Conduct electrical tests such as insulation resistance, contact resistance, turns ratio, power factor, hi-pot, circuit breaker timing, cable testing, and relay testing, with independence appropriate to the assigned level.
Test, maintain, commission, and troubleshoot low-voltage AC/DC station auxiliary systems, including batteries, chargers, inverters, and distribution panels.
Support equipment start-ups and energization by preparing test equipment, running cables, and recording test data.
Perform electrical calculations and interpret drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams; redline drawings as needed.
Diagnose testing anomalies and equipment issues, conduct root cause analysis, and develop or direct corrective actions as appropriate to level.
Prepare, review, validate, and approve test reports, commissioning documentation, field notes, and other quality deliverables according to level.
Follow safety procedures, use required PPE, comply with lockout/tagout procedures and applicable NFPA 70E and OSHA standards, and participate in or lead JSTAs and safety briefings.
Lead smaller field assignments or manage crews and concurrent project engagements as appropriate to level; coordinate work activities, crew assignments, and resources.
Provide guidance, mentorship, training, onboarding support, and performance feedback to junior or developing field staff as appropriate to level.
Serve as technical point of contact or primary field-facing client representative at higher levels; communicate with clients, Field Supervisors, Project Managers, and Engineering.
Develop or review switching orders, test procedures, and commissioning plans for assigned projects at higher levels.
Support proposal and estimating teams with technical input on testing scope, durations, crew requirements, and equipment needs.
Travel frequently, including overnight stays, and operate company vehicles safely.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

Company-paid life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Medical coverage through a traditional PPO or one of two high-deductible health plans, with FSA or HSA options
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Supplemental life insurance
Short-term disability
Critical illness insurance
Group accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
401(k) plan with immediate vesting