Field Service Technician (NETAII/III/IV or Equivalent Experience)

Electrical Field Service Technician

Our client, a nationally recognized leader in electrical power services, is seeking Field Service Technicians (Level IIIV) to support acceptance and maintenance testing of medium- and high-voltage equipment across utility, industrial, and data center environments. This is a field-based role for technically skilled professionals who take pride in quality workmanship, operate with a safety-first mindset, and are ready to contribute to a high-utilization team with a deep project pipeline.

Placement title and compensation are commensurate with certification level and field experience. NETA and NICET EPT certifications are preferred but not required strong hands-on apparatus testing experience will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Field Testing & Technical Services

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing per NETA standards on medium- and high-voltage equipment
• Test and troubleshoot:
  • Switchgear (LV/MV)
  • Power transformers
  • Circuit breakers
  • Protective relays and protection systems
• Execute LOTO and safety procedures in compliance with NFPA 70E
• Conduct arc-flash and shock hazard evaluations as required

Reporting & Documentation

• Analyze test results and identify deficiencies
• Generate detailed field service reports and documentation
• Provide timely updates to management and clients on findings and project status

Team & Leadership

• Support or lead field crews depending on experience and certification level
• Mentor junior technicians and trainees as applicable

Leadership Expectations by Level:

• Level II: Executes testing under supervision; building technical foundation
• Level III: Leads small crews, owns portions of projects independently
• Level IV: SME / Lead Tech client-facing, full project ownership, mentors junior staff

Qualifications

Required:

• 28+ years of electrical testing experience (range is level dependent)
• Strong understanding of power distribution systems
• Familiarity with NETA standards and NFPA 70E
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening

Certification One of the Following:

• NETA Certification (Level II, III, or IV) preferred
• NICET EPT Certification (Level II, III, or IV) accepted equivalent
• No certification candidates with strong hands-on apparatus testing experience will be considered; certification is not required to apply

Also Preferred:

• OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid
• PowerDB proficiency
• OEM test equipment experience: Megger, Doble, Omicron, or similar

Compensation & Benefits

Level - Experience - Hourly Range

Level II - ~24 yrs / NETA II, NICET EPT II, or equivalent - $35 $60/hr

Level III - ~58 yrs / NETA III, NICET EPT III, or equivalent - $65 $75/hr

Level IV - 8+ yrs / NETA IV, NICET EPT IV, or equivalent - $75 $85+/hr

Additional Compensation & Benefits:

• Per diem: ~$127/day (GSA rate)
• Company card or full expense reimbursement
• Travel covered: lodging, flights, rental car as applicable
• Overtime available depending on project scope
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
• Company vehicle provided

Travel & Work Conditions

• Up to 50% travel, varies by client and project
• Field-based work across industrial, utility, and data center environments
• Overtime available on active projects
• Standard travel rotation (Regional): Monday out, Friday home weekends protected- Ideal candidate will be willing to some travel-Not a hard requirement.

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