Sr. Field Tech - Medium Voltage Cable Termination/Splicer

RESA Power•St. George, LA

9d•$40 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

RESA Power is hiring a full-time Sr. Field Tech - Medium Voltage Cable Termination/Splicer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The role installs, splices, terminates, tests, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical power transmission and distribution equipment and systems, including low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment up to 500 kV. Work includes cable installations and terminations, switchgear and circuit breaker testing, transformer maintenance and repair, equipment start-up, controls and transfer-scheme service, and collection and evaluation of test data. The position may also involve mentoring or leading technicians and, depending on qualification level, supervising projects or crews and performing electrical power switching. The role requires rotating emergency on-call duty and timely responses to customer emergencies. Travel is up to 25%. Compensation is $40–$60 per hour depending on skills, certification, and experience, with overtime eligibility. Daily meal and incidentals per diem are available during overnight travel. Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates. RESA Power states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of related experience for the Sr. Field Tech role.
Strong background in medium-voltage cable termination, splicing, and installations.
Strong background and experience with most types of medium- and high-voltage equipment at 69 kV and above.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and relevant industry standards, including NETA, OSHA, IEEE, and NFPA; Tech III and IV qualifications also specify knowledge of NETA, NEC, OSHA, and NFPA.
Ability to complete on-site job reports.
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.
A valid driver’s license is required for positions that utilize a company vehicle.
For Power Systems Tech III qualifications: high school diploma/GED and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, plus NETA Level III Certification.
For Power Systems Tech III qualifications: safe work practices, a good theoretical understanding of electricity, problem-solving aptitude, effective verbal and written communication, dependability, good judgment and organizational skills, customer service, time management, and follow-up skills.
For Power Systems Tech IV qualifications: an associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience and at least 5 years of experience, or 10 years of related experience, plus NETA Level IV Certification.
For Power Systems Tech IV qualifications: ability to work safely and follow electrical safety procedures; good theoretical understanding of electricity and problem-solving aptitude; effective verbal and written communication; dependability, sound judgment and organizational skills; and customer service, time management, and follow-up skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with live-front stress cones, 600-amp dead breaks, 200-amp load breaks, inline splices, two-way dead-break splices, and Pfisterer Connex high-voltage systems at 69 kV and above.
Experience working with SF6-filled equipment and gas-insulated switchgear.
Experience operating high-voltage test equipment, including Doble Power Factor test sets.
Experience with MCCs, breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, and switchgear start-up 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.
Related associate degree or equivalent experience for the Power Systems Tech IV qualification.

Responsibilities

Install, splice, terminate, test, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair power transmission and distribution equipment and cable systems.
Test and inspect low-, medium-, and high-voltage cable installations, terminations, and splices, including systems at 69 kV and above.
Inspect, test, troubleshoot, start up, and collect data from low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems up to 500 kV.
Test low-, medium-, and 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 ranging from 45 kVA to 130 MVA.
Maintain, test, recondition, and repair low-voltage 480 V molded-case and air-magnetic circuit breakers and medium-voltage circuit breakers up to 15 kV, including air-magnetic and vacuum breakers.
Perform start-up, troubleshooting, and repair services on 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 applicable regulatory laws and electrical safety procedures.
Complete projects consistently within budget and at a reasonable contribution; prepare on-site job reports as required.
For Power Systems Tech III and IV duties, evaluate test data, maintain records, manage routine and moderately complex tasks and projects, and take responsibility for others' safety.
For Power Systems Tech III and IV duties, provide guidance, mentor and lead technicians, and perform electrical power switching as qualified and directed.
For Power Systems Tech IV duties, work independently, supervise large projects and multiple crews as directed, and perform complex investigations, tests, evaluations, and written reporting.
Work effectively with customers, peers, and management to resolve client issues.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.