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

RESA Power•Rowlett, TX

2d•$25 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

RESA Power is hiring Service Field Tech, Sr. Service Field Tech, and Power Systems Tech I, II, III, or IV professionals to service, test, and maintain power transmission and distribution equipment. Technicians inspect, test, troubleshoot, start up, and collect data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, including systems up to 500 kV. Work includes switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, cables, controls, and transfer schemes. Technicians must follow applicable regulatory requirements and electrical safety procedures, and rotate emergency on-call duty, responding to customer emergencies when called. The position levels have different experience and certification expectations. Service Field Tech requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience; Senior Service Field Tech requires a high school diploma/GED or equivalent experience and five years of related experience. Power Systems Tech II requires a high school diploma/GED, at least two years of related experience, and NETA Level II certification. Tech III requires a high school diploma/GED, at least five years of related experience, and NETA Level III certification. Tech IV requires an associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience and at least five years of experience, or ten years of related experience, as well as NETA Level IV certification. RESA Power describes itself as a service provider for electrical distribution systems, focused on their safety, performance, and compliance. The position is full-time and non-union, based in Dallas, Texas, with up to 50% travel. Compensation is $25–$65 per hour depending on skillset, certification, and experience, with eligibility for overtime. Relocation assistance is available to highly qualified candidates. Benefits are provided through the union.

Requirements

Service Field Tech: High school diploma/GED and at least 1 year of experience in a related field.
Senior Service Field Tech: High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience and 5 years of experience in a related field.
Power Systems Tech II: High school diploma/GED, at least 2 years of related experience, and NETA Level II certification.
Power Systems Tech III: High school diploma/GED, at least 5 years of related experience, and NETA Level III certification.
Power Systems Tech IV: Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of experience, or 10 years of related experience; NETA Level IV certification.
Knowledge of applicable electrical codes and industry standards, including NETA, NEC, OSHA, NFPA, and, for the senior role, IEEE.
Ability to work safely and comply with electrical safety procedures.
Good theoretical understanding of electricity and aptitude for problem solving.
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 required for the senior role and for positions that use a company vehicle.
Power Systems Tech II must understand lockout/tagout procedures, arc-flash and shock hazard analyses, and other hazardous electrical energy control procedures, and be qualified to assure their own safety.
Power Systems 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.
Power Systems 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, and perform electrical power switching.

Nice To Haves

Experience filling and working with SF6-filled equipment and gas-insulated switchgear; stated as desired but not required.
Experience with MCCs, breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, and starting up switchgear up through the 500 kV class, or training through a related military program such as Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy.
For senior technicians, a strong background in most types of high-voltage equipment through the 230 kV class.

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 transformers from 45 KVA to 130 MVA, dry-type or oil-filled.
Maintain, test, recondition, and repair low-voltage 480-volt molded-case and air-magnetic circuit breakers and medium-voltage 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.
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.
Conduct all work and make decisions in strict compliance with applicable regulatory laws.
For Tech III and IV roles, mentor and lead lower-level technicians as directed; provide guidance and perform electrical power switching.
For Tech IV roles, supervise large projects and multiple crews as directed, work independently, conduct complex investigations, tests, and evaluations, and prepare written reports as needed.
Complete on-site job reports and, for senior-level work, complete projects consistently within budget and at a reasonable contribution.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.