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

RESA Power•Nashville, TN

2d•$40 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

RESA Power is hiring a Sr. Service Field Tech to service, test, maintain, troubleshoot, start up, and repair power transmission and distribution equipment. The role works with low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems, including equipment up to 500 kV, and supports customer electrical infrastructure with a focus on safety, performance, and compliance. The position may involve up to 50% travel and emergency on-call duty. It is based in Lebanon, Tennessee/Nashville, Tennessee, is full-time, and offers compensation of $40 to $65 per hour depending on skillset, certification, and experience, with overtime eligibility. The senior-level candidate is expected to have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent experience and five years of related experience. The role requires knowledge of electrical codes and industry standards, a strong background with high-voltage equipment through the 230 kV class, the ability to complete projects within budget and prepare on-site job reports, and strong safety and customer-service practices. RESA Power describes its culture as emphasizing integrity, customer focus, growth, problem-solving, follow-through, and strong working relationships. The company offers full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, anniversary gifts, a matching 401(k), and paid time off. Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates. The role includes physical work such as lifting up to 50 pounds daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods, and working in non-ideal conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
At least five years of experience in a related field.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE, and NFPA.
Strong background and experience with most types of high-voltage equipment through the 230 kV class.
Ability to complete projects consistently on budget and at a reasonable contribution.
Ability to complete on-site job reports.
Ability to work safely and comply with electrical safety procedures.
For positions that use a company vehicle, a valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with MCCs, breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, and switchgear start-up up through 500 kV class, or related military training such as Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, or Navy training.
Experience filling and working with SF6-filled equipment and gas-insulated switchgear; this is desired but not required.
NETA certification is listed for the Tech II, III, and IV tracks: Level II for Tech II, Level III for Tech III, and Level IV for Tech IV.

Responsibilities

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 from 45 kVA to 130 MVA.
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.
Perform start-up, troubleshooting, and repair services on controls and transfer schemes.
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond promptly to customer emergencies when called.
Conduct all work and make decisions in strict compliance with applicable regulatory laws and electrical safety procedures.
Complete projects consistently within budget and at a reasonable contribution.
Complete on-site job reports.
Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.