Field Tech, Sr. Field Tech - Power Systems Tech I, II, III, or IV

RESA Power • Oklahoma City, OK

13d • $40 - $54

About The Position

RESA Power is hiring experienced electrical testing technicians or individuals with electrical engineering or testing backgrounds for its union service team based in Blaine, Minnesota. The role performs service, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting, start-up, inspection, and repair of electrical power transmission and distribution equipment and systems, including equipment ranging from low voltage through high voltage. Work includes customer-site assignments and requires substantial travel, emergency on-call rotation, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The position is associated with IBEW Local 110 and the IBEW International Contract. The posting describes the role as full-time and union, with hourly compensation of $40.43 to $53.91 depending on experience, skillset, and NETA certification level. The position remains open until filled and the employer is seeking one full-time equivalent.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.
• Five years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE, and NFPA.
• Strong background and experience with most types of high-voltage equipment through the 230 kV class.
• Ability to complete on-site job reports.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds daily, crawl, climb, stand for long periods, and work in non-ideal conditions.
• Ability to travel; the posting gives travel expectations of 50% to 65% in the opening section and 75% in the additional information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience filling and working with SF6-filled equipment and gas-insulated switchgear.
• Experience operating high-voltage test equipment, including Doble Power Factor test sets.
• Experience with MCCs, breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, and start-up of switchgear up through the 500 kV class, or similar equipment and work.
• Training through a related military program, such as Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, up to 500 kV.
• Test low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
• Inspect, maintain, test, and repair transformers, circuit breakers, and related equipment, including 45 kVA to 130 MVA dry-type and oil-filled equipment.
• Maintain, test, recondition, and repair low-voltage 480-volt molded-case and air-magnetic circuit breakers and medium-voltage circuit breakers up to 15 kV, including air-magnetic and vacuum types.
• Test and inspect low- and medium-voltage cable installations.
• Perform start-up, troubleshooting, and repair services on controls and transfer schemes.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond promptly to customer emergencies when called.
• Complete projects consistently on budget and at a reasonable contribution.
• Complete on-site job reports.
• Conduct all work and make decisions in strict compliance with applicable regulatory laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Benefits

• Union medical and dental insurance.
• Generous union pension program.
• Vacation.
• Overtime structure, including daily overtime after 8 hours, double time after 10 hours, overtime and double-time rates for Saturday work, and double time on Sundays.
• Daily meal and incidentals per diem when traveling for overnight work.
• Company-covered hotel while traveling.
• Full benefits, including medical coverage, Employee Ownership Plan, pension, and per diem when traveling.
• Work anniversary bonuses.
• Relocation assistance available for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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