Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing · Chicago / Upper Midwest [Remote]
$30 - $75 per hourChicago, IL
- Remote job
Location: Home-based near Chicago or Springfield IL, or Madison or Green Bay WI · Type: Full-time · Pay: $30–$75/hr DOE + overtime + per diem · Travel: up to 100%
This traveling field role tests and maintains high-voltage substation equipment for utility and industrial customers across the Midwest.
What you'll do
• Test, troubleshoot and commission LV through HV systems, up to 765 kV.
• Test switchgear and breakers, including SF6 gas breakers and GIS.
• Inspect, test and repair transformers, from small units up to large power transformers.
• Run power factor and other HV test sets (Doble M4000 class or similar), and test cable installations.
• Commission and troubleshoot control and transfer schemes.
What you bring
• Hands-on substation experience (69–345 kV) with relays, breakers, transformers and controls.
• NETA Level II–IV preferred. Strong uncertified techs will be considered.
• Military power-production training (Army Prime Power, USAF EPP, Navy) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Pay & benefits: $30–$75/hr plus overtime and daily per diem when traveling. Full benefits and 401(k) match.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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