ERS-NETA Testing Technician

About the Role

This position involves troubleshooting, testing, and inspecting electrical apparatus, often serving as the lead person on projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Conduct troubleshooting, simple relay calibration, and use load recording instrumentation.
• Perform low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 15 kV class.
• Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems, and power metering.
• May perform simple power system studies, including short circuit and protective device coordination.
• Write detailed project reports and process job billing.
• May perform complex analysis for equipment labeling projects.
• Take an active role in business development and expansion.
• Prepare job proposals, including estimates of man-hours, expenses, scope, and pricing.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Word
• Internet (for standards/products/manufacturer research)
• Computer-controlled test equipment

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work.
• Availability for out-of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.
• Graduate Engineer (BSEE or BSME) with no experience required.

OR

• Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent with three years minimum of similar work experience.

OR

• High school education or equivalent with four years minimum of similar work experience.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and industry standards such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Passed NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
• Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
• Good judgment, dependability, and technical expertise in project supervision.
• Strong computer skills, including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word, and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
• Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.

Travel

• 50% travel time required.