Sr. Field Technician

EPS•Wenatchee, WA

1d•$47 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Field Technician will inspect, test, and maintain High, Medium, and Low electrical power equipment. Technicians will work with electrical equipment, such as SF6 & vacuum circuit breakers, pad mount transformers/GSU transformers, grounding, instrument transformers, and variance of switches both manual and motor operated. Technicians will implement safety policies.

Requirements

Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position.
Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.
Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.
Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able to maintain a good driving record.
10+ Years Relevant Industry Experience

Nice To Haves

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with the following test equipment: Power Factor, Ductor, Megger, CT ration & saturation, Hi-Pot
Knowledge of the following equipment: Circuit Breakers (Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage | LV/MV/HV), Transformers, Switchgear, Motors, PT's & CCVT's
Bachelors or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
NETA III Certified, NETA IV Certified a plus

Responsibilities

Lead safety briefings on job site, identify, eliminate, or mitigate hazards.
Perform High, Medium, and Low voltage testing of electrical power equipment as a crew leader.
Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools.
Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.
Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed.
Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components.
Leader in Safety Culture and responsible for other team members.
Ability to install, test and maintain electrical apparatus.
Understand the theory behind and reason for testing with the ability to analyze results.
Develop and write reports.
Create plans for testing apparatus.
Project management of large scale and complex projects.
Ability to train and qualify Field Technician I, II and III.
Interact with customers.
Ability to perform complex troubleshooting