Field Service Technician

Dashiell•Deer Park, TX

21d•Onsite

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 hire will be placed at Level I, Level II, Level III, or Senior based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated knowledge. Responsibility, autonomy, and assignment complexity increase at each level. The position is based at Dashiell’s Deer Park, Texas office and reports to the Field Supervisor. Extensive travel, including overnight stays, is required. The technician performs electrical testing and commissioning on substations, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relay systems, and low-voltage AC/DC station auxiliary systems. Duties range from assisting under close supervision to independently leading complex work and managing multiple field crews. The role includes documenting test results, troubleshooting equipment, coordinating with clients and project teams, and following applicable safety procedures and standards. The position is safety-sensitive and involves frequent outdoor work at industrial job sites, exposure to energized electrical equipment and arc-flash environments, and variable weather conditions. Candidates must be at least 18 and legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related technical field; equivalent field technician experience may substitute for a degree (2 years for an Associate’s degree or 4 years for a Bachelor’s degree). Senior-level candidates may also have a degree in Electrical Engineering.
Level I: No prior professional experience required; foundational knowledge of electrical systems through education or related exposure is expected.
Level II: At least 1 year of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or a related field service role.
Level III: At least 3 years of progressive experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or a related field service role.
Senior: At least 5 years of progressive experience in high-voltage electrical testing and commissioning, with demonstrated crew leadership or senior technician capability.
Demonstrated electrical testing and commissioning knowledge appropriate to the assigned level, including high-voltage systems, power apparatus, protective relays, and station auxiliary systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and diagrams appropriate to the assigned level; Level II and above must also demonstrate relevant electrical calculation proficiency.
Mathematical proficiency through trigonometry for Level II, Level III, and Senior candidates.
Senior candidates must have expert-level testing and commissioning knowledge, field crew leadership ability, and strong technical report writing and review skills.
Senior candidates must have thorough knowledge of safety and health regulations applicable to high-voltage electrical work, including NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interface with project leadership, engineering, and clients as appropriate to the level.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; ability to operate company vehicles safely and comply with company motor vehicle policies.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively, including overnight stays.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen; comply with drug and alcohol testing requirements where applicable.
TWIC card or ability to obtain one.
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; access elevated work areas; lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally; 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 work outdoors in variable weather and industrial job site conditions, with exposure to electrical hazards, arc flash, noise, dust, and vibration.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Doble, Megger, Omicron, or similar test equipment platforms.
Prior experience in electric utility transmission and distribution 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 candidates.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical testing, maintenance, and commissioning of high-voltage substations, switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, protective relays, and associated power apparatus.
Conduct standard and advanced electrical tests, including insulation resistance, contact resistance, turns ratio, power factor, hi-pot, circuit breaker timing, and cable fault location tests as applicable to the assigned level.
Test and calibrate microprocessor-based protective relay systems and protection schemes using industry-standard test equipment.
Test, commission, troubleshoot, and maintain low-voltage AC/DC station auxiliary systems, including batteries, chargers, inverters, and distribution panels.
Prepare test equipment, run cables, record data, maintain field notes and equipment logs, and produce accurate test and commissioning documentation.
Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and wiring diagrams; redline drawings to reflect field conditions as needed.
Perform electrical calculations and verify transformer ratios, power factor corrections, relay and metering circuits, and fault current analysis as applicable to the assigned level.
Diagnose equipment issues and testing anomalies, conduct root cause analysis, and develop or direct corrective actions.
Plan and lead field assignments, coordinate crew tasks and resources, and oversee work across multiple concurrent engagements at the Senior level.
Serve as a technical point of contact and coordinate with clients, Field Supervisors, Project Managers, and Engineering on technical issues, scope changes, and project progress.
Lead or participate in Job Safety Task Analyses, safety briefings, and safety stand-down meetings; enforce PPE, lockout/tagout, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and other applicable safety procedures.
Develop switching orders, test procedures, and commissioning plans as applicable to the assigned level.
Mentor, train, onboard, and provide guidance or performance feedback to junior and developing field staff.
Review and validate reports and other quality deliverables produced by field crews at higher levels.
Provide technical input to proposal and estimating teams on testing scope, durations, crew requirements, and equipment needs.
Complete 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 insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Group accident insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.