Electrical Cable Test Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Test Technician to perform electrical, fiber optic, and hydraulic pressure testing on specialized industrial and oilfield equipment. This position involves setting up and operating testing equipment, troubleshooting technical issues, analyzing test results, and ensuring products meet quality and performance specifications.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with electrical cable testing, fiber optic testing and splicing, and high-pressure hydrostatic testing.

• Perform fiber optic cable testing and splicing, including Outside Plant (OSP) applications.

• Conduct low-voltage (up to 1,000V) and medium-voltage (6,000V+) cable testing.

• Perform electrical testing, including conductor resistance, insulation resistance, continuity, impedance, attenuation, crosstalk, and high-potential (Hi-Pot) testing.

• Assist with hydrostatic pressure testing of subsea umbilicals and specialized equipment at pressures ranging from 10,000 to 30,000 PSI.

• Set up and operate high-pressure pumps, manifolds, and hydraulic testing equipment.

• Perform leak checks and verify pressure test completion according to established procedures.

• Configure and operate digital pressure recording equipment, including CompactRIO, National Instruments (NI) equipment, and pressure transducers.

• Monitor, record, and interpret test data, graphs, and pressure readings to determine pass/fail results.

• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and testing equipment issues.

• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and fiber optic schematics.

• Identify and document non-conformance issues and support corrective actions.

• Follow all workplace safety procedures, including PPE and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) requirements.

• Maintain accurate test documentation, communicate production updates, and complete shift handovers.

• Hands-on experience in electrical testing, cable testing, hydraulic testing, or industrial equipment testing.

• Experience with fiber optic testing and splicing is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of low-voltage and medium-voltage electrical testing.

• Experience with hydrostatic or high-pressure testing equipment.

• Ability to operate pumps, manifolds, pressure gauges, and testing instruments.

• Ability to read technical schematics and troubleshoot equipment.

• Strong attention to detail and accurate technical documentation skills.

• Commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

• Experience with hydrostatic pressure testing in the 10,000–30,000 PSI range.

• Hydratron pump operation or similar high-pressure pumping systems.

• Outside Plant (OSP) fiber optic certification.

• Experience with OTDR, Hi-Pot, Megger, CompactRIO, or National Instruments testing equipment.

• Previous experience in oilfield, subsea, cable manufacturing, or industrial equipment testing environments.

Day and night shifts are available. Candidates must be flexible to support extended-duration testing, shift coverage, and schedule adjustments based on project requirements.

You should be proficient in:

• Fiber Optic Testing
• High-Pressure Testing
• Hydraulic Testing
• Cable Testing

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Hydraulic Testing Equipment
• Testing Instruments
• Pressure Transducers