Senior NETA Field Technician

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Primary Function:

The Technician I will perform electrical testing, maintenance, and start-ups of high voltage substations. Assignments are closely supervised and designed to further develop employee job knowledge and abilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:

• Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switchgear included (but not limited to) the following:
  • Protective relays and relaying systems
  • Circuit breakers
  • Power transformers
  • Current and potential transformers
  • Meters, transducers, and power system metering
  • Power Cables
  • Grounding Systems
  • Motors and Motor Starter
  • Station Batteries and Chargers
  • Alarm Systems and Annunciator
• Perform troubleshooting and problem identification and analysis. Make recommendations regarding corrective action and/or repairs
• Generate technical reports detailing services provided, problems found, and corrective action taken or recommended
• Represent the company in a professional manner with regard to communicating and interfacing with clients
• Communicate effectively with the company management team on a regular basis regarding project status and the scheduling of manpower and equipment
• Make safety a top priority, realizing that the company has Zero Tolerance for those who do otherwise
• Other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications / Experience

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent is required. Technician experience in the high voltage industry will be accepted in lieu of degree. Minimum 2 plus years of experience in the high voltage industry is .

Possess skills in the following areas:

• Demonstrated knowledge of The Power Triangle
• Ability to understand the basics of one-line, three-line, AC/DC schemes, and connection diagrams
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the purpose of a current transformer and a potential transformer
• Ability to perform basic current transformer tests
• Ability to define typical AC & DC fundamentals
• Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards
• Basic knowledge of various metering configurations and connections
• Proven knowledge of Vacuum versus Air Circuit Breakers
• Ability to understand the basic function and operation of an oil circuit breaker and a Gas Circuit Breaker
• Ability to understand the basics of a Potential Transformer (PT), Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformer (CCVT), and a Current Transformer (CT)
• Understand the major components of a power transformer
• Basic knowledge of motor ratings and motor testing as applied to rotating machinery
• Proven knowledge of a capacitor bank and the different capacitor types
• Basic knowledge of electrical components, devices, and symbols
• Proven communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts, and facts to a diverse group of individuals including administrators, engineers, and senior management
• Demonstrated knowledge of the various functions and difference between protective relay types
• Understand the purpose of primary and secondary phasing
• Ability to work effectively in a team based environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work safely in hazardous situations within high voltage substations, petrochemical plants, refineries, and other safety critical locations
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a TWIC card
• Must pass pre-employment Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks; must continue to pass all random and client required Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks
• Ability to travel up to 25% with flexibility for frequent overtime required

Other Information:

• Work situations will require an adjusted work schedule, possibly long days, evening/weekend hours in order to meet customer requirements
• Must be able to work on feet throughout the work shift
• At times will be required to work in austere working conditions
• Be able to properly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Travel to job sites is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of , , , , , , , non-disqualifying physical or mental , , veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.