Field Service Technician

RMS Energy•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

RMS Energy Co., LLC is a nationwide provider of turn-key services to the power industry. From routine maintenance, inspection, and repairs to equipment design, engineering, and installation, RMS Energy offers a variety of solutions to fit the power-related needs of our customers. For more information about RMS Energy, please visit www.rmsenergy.com. [http://www.rmsenergy.com] To help facilitate our expanding business, RMS Energy is currently seeking a Field Service Technician to join our dynamic and fast-growing team. This is a unique opportunity to further your experience working on electrical equipment in diverse locations across the United States, including power plants, hydroelectric dams, and other large industrial facilities. Our Field Service Technicians perform testing, maintenance and repair of low and medium voltage circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, motor control and other electrical apparatus in the shop and in the field.

Requirements

1-3 years related experience in power plants, industrial services, primary power distribution and related protection and control schemes.
Must have good PC skills including email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with reading, interpreting, and following technical drawings, schematics, and written work instructions/procedures.
Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
Must be able to clearly communicate in English via verbal and written methods, and effectively communicate directly to customers and co-workers.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and periodic, unannounced random drug tests and a pre-employment criminal background check.
Must be willing to travel; minimum 50%.
Must be able to drive daily to customer job sites and be available for periodic overnight travel.
Must be willing to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights.
Must be able to crawl, climb, stand and lift up to 100 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodations.
Valid and current driver's license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Prefer educational focus in Power Systems studies, with knowledge of low, medium and high voltage up to 500 kV.
NETA Certification (II, III or IV) or similar desired or Electrician license preferred.
Previous experience performing switchgear testing & troubleshooting, relay testing, substation. design/commissioning and/or NETA testing/maintenance preferred.
Experience utilizing Power DB, SKM, ETAP, ASPEN, EZPower, or other power system modeling software is a plus.
OSHA 30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training is preferred.
Experience in short-circuit, protective device coordination, arc-flash and power quality studies is preferred.
TWIC card a plus.

Responsibilities

Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (480 Volt to 600 kV) electrical systems.
Instrument transformer tests.
Execute power transformer testing - Doble, TTR, Insulation Resistance, etc.
Test both electro-mechanical and solid-state relays.
Perform cable testing - Tan Delta, Power Factor, VLF, DC Hi-Pot.
Automatic transfer switch troubleshooting.
Conduct Low, Medium and High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing.
Perform functional verifications of control circuits for switchgear and substation equipment.
Develop detailed test and/or commissioning plans as necessary for defined scopes.
Support moderately complex relay calibration and power metering.
Read, Interpret, and follow technical drawings, schematics, and written work instructions/procedures as required.
Support the Field Services team on shut-down, startup and maintenance projects.
Occasionally interact with customers to gather critical information and review engineering plans.
Have a thorough understanding of safe work practices in the electrical industry.
Operate company vehicles safely and within company policy.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
Flexible work environment.
Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits at the start of the month following hire date.
Safe harbor 401(k) plan with a 3% non-elective contribution and free investment consultation.
Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
Educational Assistance Program, to include paid memberships in professional associations, conference and training opportunities.
Employee Assistance program which offers support on finances, legal, and counseling.
Wellness incentives through our healthcare provider.
Fast growing company with great potential for career growth.

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