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

RESA Power•Bellevue, WA

14d•$25 - $65

About The Position

RESA Power is hiring Field Technicians / Power Systems Technicians at Levels I through IV to service, test, and maintain power transmission and distribution equipment. The role involves work on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, including equipment rated up to 500 kV. Technicians inspect, troubleshoot, start up, install, commission, test, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and protection systems. Depending on level, technicians work under supervision, lead or mentor other technicians, perform electrical power switching, supervise projects and crews, or independently carry out complex investigations and prepare reports. The position is full-time, nationwide, and requires up to 50–75% travel. Technicians rotate emergency on-call duty and must respond to customer emergencies when called. Pay ranges from $25 to $65 per hour based on skillset, certification, and experience, with overtime eligibility. Daily meal and incidentals per diem may be available for overnight travel. Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, anniversary bonuses, an Employee Ownership Plan, matching 401(k), and paid time off. RESA Power describes itself as a trusted provider of electrical distribution system services and products across the United States and Canada. Its mission is to ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle. The company emphasizes safety, customer service, integrity, growth, problem-solving, follow-through, and strong working relationships. The position involves lifting up to 50 pounds daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods, and working in non-ideal conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED for Tech I, II, and III; Tech IV requires an associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Related-field experience: at least 1 year for Field Tech/Tech I; 2 years for Tech II; 5 years for Tech III; and 5 years with an associate degree or equivalent experience, or 10 years of related experience, for Tech IV.
NETA Level II Certification for Tech II.
NETA Level III Certification for Tech III.
NETA Level IV Certification for Tech IV.
Knowledge of industry standards such as NETA, NEC, OSHA, and NFPA.
Ability to work safely and follow electrical safety procedures.
Good theoretical understanding of electricity and problem-solving aptitude.
Effective verbal and written communication with customers and peers.
Dependability, responsibility, sound judgment, and organizational skills.
Customer service, time management, and follow-up skills.
Ability to work effectively with customers, peers, and management to resolve client issues.
Strong computer skills, including working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office, and use of the Internet to research standards, products, and manufacturers.
Valid driver's license for positions that utilize a company vehicle.
Tech II must understand lockout/tagout procedures and requirements, arc-flash and shock hazard analyses, and other hazardous electrical energy control procedures, and be qualified to assure their own safety while generally working under direct supervision.
Tech III must be able to manage routine and moderately complex tasks and projects, maintain records, evaluate test data, take responsibility for others’ safety, provide guidance, and perform electrical power switching.
Tech IV must be able to manage routine and moderately complex tasks and projects, maintain records, evaluate test data, take responsibility for others’ safety, provide guidance, perform electrical power switching, and, as directed, supervise large projects and multiple crews and work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MCCs, breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, or startup of switchgear up to 500 kV class, or similar experience.
Military training in Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, Navy, or another related program.
Experience filling and working with SF6-filled equipment and gas-insulated switchgear; desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, start up, and collect data on low-, medium-, and/or high-voltage electrical systems up to 500 kV.
Install, commission, test, and maintain protective relaying equipment, including relay panels, transformers, and circuit breakers.
Develop and document standardized commissioning, testing, and maintenance procedures for relay systems.
Perform functional testing of substation control circuits to validate proper relay operation.
Create relay macros and testing routines to confirm system protection and control configurations.
Execute end-to-end relay testing with specialized software and identify relay behavior under fault conditions.
Review relay settings and logic equations for alignment with design requirements.
Test low-, medium-, and/or high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
Inspect, maintain, test, recondition, and repair transformers, circuit breakers, and related equipment, including dry-type and oil-filled transformers rated 45 kVA to 130 MVA.
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.
Operate high-voltage test equipment, including Doble Power Factor test sets.
Start up, troubleshoot, and repair controls and transfer schemes.
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner when called.
Conduct all work and make decisions in compliance with regulatory laws.
At Tech III and IV levels, mentor and lead other technicians as directed; provide guidance and, where qualified, perform electrical power switching.
At Tech IV level, as directed, supervise large projects and multiple crews, work independently, conduct complex investigations, tests, and evaluations, and prepare written reports.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.