Senior Technician

Saber Power•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Saber Power Services is seeking an experienced NETA Field Technician to test, commission, maintain, and troubleshoot high-voltage substation equipment to support the safety and reliability of electrical power systems. The company provides electrical power system services across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets. Candidates will be placed in Technician I through Senior Technician titles according to their certification and experience. The role performs electrical testing on power apparatus, substations, and switchgear; identifies and analyzes problems; recommends corrective action or repairs; and prepares technical reports. The technician represents Saber professionally with clients and communicates project status and staffing and equipment scheduling needs to management. Safety is a core value, and the position requires at least 50% travel, flexible hours, overtime, and occasional weekend, holiday, and night work.

Requirements

AAS in Electrical or Electronics Technology, or equivalent experience in the high-voltage industry.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the high-voltage industry.
NETA Certification III or IV required.
Broad knowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentals.
Broad knowledge of electrical codes and standards, including NEC, NESC, and applicable IEEE and ANSI standards.
Broad knowledge of civil/structural codes and standards, including NESC and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC, and ACI standards.
Broad knowledge of major substation components.
Broad knowledge of control and protection systems.
Knowledge of high-voltage electric field theory.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation.
Knowledge of drafting standards.
Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with coworkers.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
Must complete pre-employment drug testing and submit to random drug screenings.
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and physical exam.
Must be open to travel, with a minimum of 50%.
Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record that must be maintained.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.

Nice To Haves

Power DB knowledge.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical testing on power apparatus, substations, and switchgear, including protective relaying and relaying systems, circuit breakers, power transformers, current and potential transformers, meters and power system metering, power cables, grounding systems, motors and motor starters, station batteries and chargers, alarm systems and annunciators, and personal protective equipment.
Troubleshoot and analyze problems, and recommend corrective action and/or repairs.
Generate technical reports detailing services provided, problems found, and corrective action taken or recommended.
Represent the company professionally when communicating and interfacing with clients.
Communicate regularly with the company management team regarding project status and the scheduling of manpower and equipment.
Make safety a top priority.
Perform other job-related duties as requested by management.