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

$35 - $60 per hour

Ridgemont Resources

Electrical Field Service Technician

Our client, a nationally recognized leader in electrical power services, is seeking Field Service Technicians (Level II–IV) 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:

  • 2–8+ 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 - ~2–4 yrs / NETA II, NICET EPT II, or equivalent - $35 – $60/hr

Level III - ~5–8 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.
Vacancy posted 18 hours ago
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