Field Service Technician

Premier Power Maintenance • Indianapolis, IN

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs electrical apparatus work onsite at customers facilities. This includes electrical testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs to electrical apparatus.

Requirements

• Familiarize with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to assist in complex mechanical and electrical problems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines.
• Has demonstrated the ability to be consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc.
• Demonstrates organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates the responsibility required to keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean and organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle check.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to obtain an endorsement to operate a combined vehicle weight up to 26k lbs.
• Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Doble DTAF and Power DB knowledge is preferred; training will be provided.
• A bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology or military experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in electrical substation testing, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and commissioning is preferred, but not required.
• Helpful experience includes mechanical aptitude, hands-on problem-solving, and a strong willingness to learn.
• Must be willing to obtain a company paid TWIC card, OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and write diagrams to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean all components in a substation.
• Assist in the following tests: Transformer Testing – Power factor, TTR, insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge, and leakage reactance; Cable Testing – Insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, partial discharge, and cable thumper; Circuit Breaker Testing – Insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, breaker timing, SF6 gas analysis, CT testing, high current testing, secondary injection testing, and vacuum bottle integrity testing.
• Participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Participates in safety meetings and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED