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

Now Hiring•Baton Rouge, LA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

RESA Power is hiring a Sr. Service Field Tech to service, test, maintain, troubleshoot, start up, and repair electrical power transmission and distribution equipment. The role works with low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, including systems up to 500 kV, switchgear, circuit breakers, transformers, cables, controls, and transfer schemes. The position may also involve emergency response, on-site reporting, and travel of 30–50%. Relocation is available for highly qualified candidates. The posting also describes qualifications and duties for Power Systems Tech II, III, and IV. Tech II performs testing and service work generally under direct supervision. Tech III can mentor and lead junior technicians, manage routine and moderately complex tasks and projects, evaluate test data, and take responsibility for others’ safety. Tech IV can also mentor and lead technicians, supervise large projects and multiple crews, work independently, perform complex investigations and evaluations, and prepare written reports. The Sr. Service Field Tech is expected to have strong experience with high-voltage equipment through the 230 kV class, complete projects consistently on budget and at a reasonable contribution, and complete on-site job reports. All work must comply with applicable regulatory requirements and electrical safety procedures. The position includes rotating emergency on-call duty and responding promptly to customer emergencies when called. RESA Power describes itself as a people-first electrical services provider with locations across the United States and Canada. Its mission is to ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle. The company emphasizes integrity, safety, customer service, growth, problem-solving, reliable execution, and strong relationships.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience for the Sr. Service Field Tech role.
Five years of experience in a related field for the Sr. Service Field Tech role.
Strong background and experience in most types of high-voltage equipment through the 230 kV class.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE, and NFPA.
Ability to work safely and adhere to electrical safety procedures.
For positions that utilize a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license is required.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, crawl, climb, stand for long periods, and work in non-ideal conditions.
For Power Systems Tech II: high school diploma/GED, at least two years of related experience, and NETA Level II Certification.
For Power Systems Tech III: high school diploma/GED, at least five years of related experience, and NETA Level III Certification.
For Power Systems Tech IV: an associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience, and at least five years of experience; alternatively, ten years of related experience; NETA Level IV Certification.
Good theoretical understanding of electricity and aptitude for problem-solving.
Effective verbal and written communication with customers and peers.
Dependability, responsibility, sound judgment, and organizational skills.
Good customer-service, time-management, and follow-up skills.
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, products, and manufacturer research.

Nice To Haves

Experience filling and working with SF6-filled equipment and gas-insulated switchgear; stated as desired but not required.
Experience with MCCs, breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, and starting up switchgear up through the 500 kV class, or training from a related military program such as Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy.
For Power Systems Tech II, III, and IV, NETA certification at the corresponding level is specified as a qualification.

Responsibilities

Inspect, test, troubleshoot, start up, and collect data from low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, including 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 transformers from 45 kVA to 130 MVA and dry-type or oil-filled units.
Maintain, test, recondition, and repair 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.
Test and inspect low- and medium-voltage cable installations.
Operate 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 respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner when called.
Conduct all work and make decisions in strict compliance with regulatory laws and electrical safety procedures.
Complete projects consistently on budget and at a reasonable contribution.
Complete on-site job reports.
For Tech III and IV duties described in the posting: mentor and lead junior technicians, manage tasks and projects, evaluate test data, and provide guidance; Tech IV may supervise large projects and multiple crews and prepare written reports for complex investigations and evaluations.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.