What are the responsibilities and job description for the NETA Field Test Technician position at ABM US?
ABM Industries is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician (NETA 1, 2 or equivalent) 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.
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.
- 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.
- Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.
- Sample and interpret insulated fluids.
- Document test results and complete field reports.
- Maintain strict compliance with regulatory laws
Qualifications
- Must have a minimum of 1 year 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 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 certification
