What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Field Test Technician position at Able Services?
$35 - $80 an hour
ABM Industries is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA 2,3, IV or NICET or equivalent experience) to join our Electrical Power Services team. The Electrical Field Test Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient installation and testing of electrical power distribution equipment for customers in the assigned territory. In this role, you will travel approximately 25% of the time, working both independently and with a crew, and handle the performance and management of routine, moderately complex, and complex tasks and projects, record-keeping, evaluation of test data, and preparation of field service reports. Additionally, Level 3/IV Technicians will be responsible to coach, mentoring, training, developing, and supervising Level 1 and 2 Trainees and Assistants.
Position Summary
ABM offers incentives such as sign on bonuses, relocation/temp housing assistance, commensurate with experience, take home company service vehicle & fuel card, local paid travel time and more.
Essential Functions
Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data on electrical systems.
Supervise Trainees, Assistants, and Technicians in the completion of electrical testing duties.
Guide, mentor, train, and supervise Level 1 and 2 certified NETA Trainees and Assistant Technicians.
Observe testing, assign work on projects to capable technicians, ensure testing of similar items is consistent across test technicians
Track project scope completion and communicate ABM and Customer Management
Maintain, test, repair, rebuild, and replace low, medium, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
Test and inspect low, medium, and high-voltage cable installations.
Maintain, test, and repair transformers and related equipment.
Test and calibrate solid-state and electromechanical relays.
Perform relay calibration and power metering.
Conduct low and medium-voltage motor control center and contractor testing.
Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.
Test and commission protection and control systems on high voltage substations.
Sample and interpret insulated fluids.
Complete Job Hazard Analyses including but not limited to arc-flash and shock analyses
Review and submit timecards, expense, and project reports.
Document test results and complete field reports.
Rotate emergency on-call duty.
Maintain strict compliance with regulatory laws
Assist in the sales process acting as the technical expert in electrical testing and maintenance of electrical equipment
Qualifications
Must have a minimum of 2 years experience in electrical testing.
The candidate should have experience working with a team.
Experience in working on projects
Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards
Familiar with NFPA70E Electrical Safety standards
Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies
Ability to travel regionally 25%
Knowledgeable in lockout/tag-out and hazardous energy control procedures.
Clean Driving Record and Drug-Free
Preferred Qualifications
Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards
Hold a current NETA Level 2, 3, IV or NICET equivalent, or equivalent experience
NERC experience is also welcomed
Salary : $35 - $80
