Technician, Field Service

Southwire Company LLC • Houston, TX

108d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Field Service Technician will perform advanced diagnostics and fault locating on underground power cables in various markets including industrial and utility applications. This role will interact with a direct power distribution customers and contractors onsite, operate diagnostics equipment, acquire test data, and communicate with the remote support team.

Requirements

• Two-year vocational or post-high school program in electrical trades or industrial electricity.
• Associate degree in technology from an accredited 2-year technical college or similar military experience/training would be an asset
• NETA certification (2,3, or 4) would be an asset
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, NFPA 70-E training
• 2 plus years’ experience working on commercial and industrial electrical projects
• Excellent driving record, valid driver’s license, and ability to meet DOT requirements for commercial motor vehicles
• Basic computer skills and entry level proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet/Web)
• Experience in splicing and terminating shielded electrical power cable a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working safely with no electrical contact, incidents or personal injuries
• Enhance and advance a below zero incident safety culture and behavior
• Testing/diagnosing/fault locating or tracing for medium to high voltage cable
• Reading and interpreting mechanical prints, electrical prints, and other related technical documentation.
• Build out test vans with proper equipment, maintain site inventory, and exhibit proper housekeeping of vehicles
• Operate and interpret data with a Time Domain Reflectometer, AC/DC Hi Pot, VLF/Tan Delta, Partial Discharge test set, MV cable and fault locater (thumper)
• Comprehend and follow OSHA and company safety rules

Benefits

• 401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
• Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
• Parental Leave
• & More

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree