Sr Field Service Specialist

Group CBS•Roseville, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex electrical apparatus work onsite at customer’s facilities. This includes electrical testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs to electrical apparatus. Responsible for troubleshooting, training, establishing LOTO, interacting with customers, report writing, etc.

Requirements

Familiar with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations.
Ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical problems.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines.
Ability to work independently, while utilizing excellent judgement.
Demonstrated ability to be consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc.
Demonstrates organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements.
Demonstrates the responsibility required to keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean and organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations.
Requires a high school diploma or GED.
Experience in electrical substation testing, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and commissioning is required.
Eight+ years of relevant experience.
Able to obtain NETA Level III or IV certification within 6 months of employment.
Project management experience with the ability to support field project planning, scheduling, execution, and cost management.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle check.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to obtain an endorsement to operate a combined vehicle weight up to 26k lbs.
Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s or associate degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology or military experience is preferred but not required.
Doble DTAF and Power DB knowledge is preferred; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

Execute mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and write diagrams to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean all components in a substation.
Lead transformer testing including power factor, TTR, insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge, and leakage reactance.
Lead cable testing including insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, partial discharge, and cable thumper.
Lead circuit breaker testing including insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, breaker timing, SF6 gas analysis, CT testing, high current testing, secondary injection testing, and vacuum bottle integrity testing.
Test both electrical-mechanical and solid-state relays.
Participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
Plan, participate, and develop safety meetings and training.
Support management in the planning, scheduling, execution, and cost management of field projects.