Service Field Tech, Sr. Service Field Tech - II, III, or IV

RESA Power•Charleston, SC

1d•$36 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Service Field Techs or NETA Technicians are expected to perform service, test and maintain various types of power transmission and distribution equipment. This role involves inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, performing start-ups, and collecting data on low, medium, and/or high voltage (up to 500kV) electrical systems. Responsibilities include testing switchgear and circuit breakers, performing maintenance, testing, and repair of transformers, and working with SF6 filled equipment and gas insulated switchgear. The role also requires testing and inspecting low and medium voltage cable installations, operating high voltage test equipment, and performing start-up, troubleshooting, and repair on controls and transfer schemes. Additionally, the position involves rotating emergency on-call duty and responding to customer emergencies in a timely manner, all while strictly complying with regulatory laws. Other duties may be assigned by a manager.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED and minimum 1 year of experience in a related field.
Knowledge of various industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA.
Must be able to work safely and adhere to all electrical safety procedures.
Good theoretical understanding of electricity and a good aptitude for problem solving.
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.
Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
Good customer service, time management and follow-up skills.
Work effectively with customers, peers and management to resolve client issues.
Strong computer skills with working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office- use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research
For positions that utilize a company vehicle, will be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience with most of the following or similar: MCC’s, Breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, performing start-up on switchgear up through 500kV class, etc. or training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, NAVY or another related program).

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data of low, medium and/ or high voltage (to 500kV) electrical systems.
Low, Medium and/ or High voltage switchgear and circuit breaker testing
Perform inspection, maintenance, testing and repair of transformers, circuit breakers and all related equipment – 45 KVA to 130 MVA, dry type and/ or oil filled.
Perform maintenance, testing, reconditioning and repair on circuit breakers – low voltage 480 volt (molded case and air-magnetic) medium voltage up to 15 KV (air-magnetic and vacuum)
Experience filling and working with SF6 filled equipment and gas insulated switchgear, desired but not required.
Test and inspect low and medium voltage cable installations.
Experience operating 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 if called respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance of all regulatory laws.
Other duties as assigned by manager.