Sr. Field Tech - Medium Voltage Cable Termination/Splicer

Now Hiring•Baton Rouge, LA

9d•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 performs installation, splicing, termination, testing, inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, startup, and repair work on power transmission and distribution equipment and electrical systems. Work includes low-, medium-, and high-voltage equipment and cable systems, with testing and service responsibilities that may extend to 500 kV. The position rotates emergency on-call duty and requires timely responses to customer emergencies. Work must comply with applicable regulatory requirements and electrical safety procedures. Travel is up to 25%, and overtime is eligible. Pay is $40–$60 per hour, depending on skillset, certification, and experience. Daily meal and incidentals per diem are available for overnight travel, and relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates. The position will remain open until filled; the company is seeking six full-time employees. The posting also describes qualifications and duties for Power Systems Tech III and Power Systems Tech IV. Tech III requires NETA Level III certification and includes testing and service work, mentoring and leading Level I and II technicians as directed, managing routine and moderately complex work, evaluating test data, maintaining records, and responsibility for others’ safety. Tech IV requires NETA Level IV certification and includes similar testing, service, mentoring, project, safety, and record-keeping responsibilities, as well as independently supervising large projects and multiple crews and conducting complex investigations, tests, evaluations, and reports as needed. RESA Power describes itself as a service provider focused on the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. Its mission is to ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle, and its vision is to be a premier trusted provider of critical power services and products in the United States and Canada. The company emphasizes integrity, customer service, growth, problem solving, dependability, and strong working relationships.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience and five years of experience in a related field for the Sr. Field Tech role.
Strong background in medium-voltage cable termination, splicing, and installations.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE, and NFPA.
Strong background and experience with most types of medium- and high-voltage equipment at 69 kV and above.
Ability to complete on-site job reports and complete projects on budget and at a reasonable contribution.
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 for standards, product, and manufacturer research.
A valid driver’s license is required for positions that utilize a company vehicle.
For the Power Systems Tech III qualifications described in the posting: high school diploma/GED, at least five years of related experience, and NETA Level III Certification.
For the Power Systems Tech IV qualifications described in the posting: an associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience and at least five years of experience, or ten years of related experience; and NETA Level IV Certification.
Ability to work safely and adhere to electrical safety procedures.
Good theoretical understanding of electricity and aptitude for problem solving.
Effective verbal and written communication with customers and peers.
Dependability, responsibility, good judgment, and organizational skills.
Good customer service, time management, and follow-up skills.
Ability to perform electrical power switching for the Tech III and Tech IV roles described in the posting.
Ability to mentor and lead technicians at the levels specified for the Tech III and Tech IV roles described in the posting.

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 equipment at 69 kV and above.
Experience filling and 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 startup on switchgear up through 500 kV class, or training from a related military program such as Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy.

Responsibilities

Install, splice, terminate, test, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, start up, and repair power transmission and distribution equipment and electrical 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/or high-voltage electrical systems up to 500 kV.
Test low-, medium-, and/or 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.
Perform maintenance, testing, reconditioning, and repair on low-voltage 480-volt molded-case and air-magnetic circuit breakers and medium-voltage circuit breakers up to 15 kV, including air-magnetic and vacuum types.
Perform startup, 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 regulatory laws and electrical safety procedures.
Complete projects consistently on budget and at a reasonable contribution, and complete on-site job reports.
Work effectively with customers, peers, and management to resolve client issues.
For Tech III duties described in the posting, perform testing and service work; mentor and lead Level I and II technicians as directed; manage routine and moderately complex tasks and projects; maintain records; evaluate test data; and take responsibility for others’ safety.
For Tech IV duties described in the posting, perform testing and service work; mentor and lead Level I, II, and III technicians as directed; manage routine and moderately complex tasks and projects; maintain records; evaluate test data; and take responsibility for others’ safety.
For Tech IV duties described in the posting, supervise large projects and multiple crews as directed, work independently, conduct complex investigations, tests, and evaluations, and prepare written reports as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.