Field Service Specialist
We're supporting an industry leader in high voltage electrical services, testing, maintenance, and repair with a Field Service Specialist opportunity that will be servicing the Maryland, DC, and Northern Virginia markets. The position will require individuals to perform services in a variety of environments including data centers, substations, heavy manufacturing facilities, utilities, wastewater treatment plants, refineries, hospitals, etc. Expected overnight travel is around 20% annually to assist on larger nationwide projects from time-to-time or for training at the corporate facility.
Job Summary:
Performs electrical apparatus work onsite at customers facilities. This includes electrical testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs to electrical apparatus.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the execution of mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
- Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and writing diagrams to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
- Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean all components in a substation.
- Ability to assist in the following tests:
- Transformer Testing – Power factor, TTR, insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge, and leakage reactance.
- Cable Testing – Insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, partial discharge, and cable thumper.
- Circuit Breaker Testing – Insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, breaker timing, SF6 gas analysis, CT testing, high current testing, secondary injection testing, and vacuum bottle integrity testing.
- Participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
- Participates in safety meetings and training.
- The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list; other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Familiarize with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations.
- Ability to assist in complex mechanical and electrical problems.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Must have strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines.
- Doble DTAF and Power DB knowledge is preferred, training will be provided.
- Has demonstrated the ability to be consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc.
- Demonstrates organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements.
- Demonstrates the responsibility required to keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean and organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations.
Work Environment:
- Must be willing to relocate within 60 miles of the hiring regional office.
- Corporate business hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, but depending on the scope of works hours outside of business hours will be required.
- Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations.
- Must be able to work overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
- Must be able to travel on overnight, multi-day, out-of-town projects.
- Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.
Education and Work Experience:
- Requires a High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, or Military experience is preferred but not required.
- Experience in electrical substation testing, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and commissioning is preferred, but not required.
- This role is considered an introductory position to the industry. Other useful experience would include but is not limited to a mechanical aptitude and an attitude ripe for learning.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle check.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to obtain an endorsement to operate a combined vehicle weight up to 26k lbs.
- Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 50 lbs.
- Must be willing to obtain a company paid TWIC card, OSHA 10/30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and CPR training.