NETA Field Technician

NETA Field Technician

We are seeking for a skilled and experienced NETA Field Technician to join our team. This role involves performing testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-voltage substation equipment to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical power systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical testing and maintenance, as well as extensive knowledge of industry standards, including NETA, IEEE, and NFPA. Successful candidates will be placed in Technician I Senior Technician titles commensurate with their certification and experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switchgear including (but not limited to) the following:
• Protective relaying and relaying systems
• Circuit Breakers
• Power Transformers
• Current and Potential Transformers
• Meters, Transducers, and Power system metering
• Power Cables
• Grounding Systems
• Motors and Motor Starters
• Station Batteries and Chargers
• Alarm systems and Annunciators
• Personal Protective Equipment
• 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 regarding 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
• Always make safety a top priority, realizing that the company has Zero Tolerance for those who do otherwise
• Other duties as required

Qualifications:

• Power DB knowledge a plus
• Broad knowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentals (Electrical)
• Broad knowledge of the major components of a substation
• Broad knowledge of control and protection systems (Electrical)
• Knowledge of high-voltage electric field theory (Electrical)
• Broad knowledge of electrical code and standards (NEC, NESC, and applicable IEEE and ANSI) (Electrical)
• Broad knowledge of civil / structural codes and standards (NESC, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC and ACI) (Civil / Structural)
• Broad knowledge of the function of major electrical equipment
• Broad knowledge of ground grid theory and design (Electrical)
• Effective oral and written communications
• Knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation
• Knowledge of drafting standards
• Working in a team environment
• Communicating effectively with co-workers

Education and/or Work Experience:

• NETA Certification (Level II, III, or IV) required
• AAS in Electrical or Electronics Technology or equivalent experience in the high voltage industry
• Minimum of 2+ years experience in the high voltage industry

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to lift up 75 pounds
• Pre-employment drug testing and random drug screenings are required.
• Pre-employment criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a physical exam
• Must be open to travel, with a minimum of 50%
• Valid drivers license required, along with a clean driving record that must be maintained.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime, as well as occasional weekends, holidays, and nights.