Field Service Electrical Testing Technician

Marathon Electrical Contractors LLC

birmingham, AL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Background Investigation, Circuit Breakers, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Relations, Driver's License, Electrical Components, Electrical Power Systems, Electricity, Field Trials, Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Injections, Maintenance - Electrical, Maintenance Services, Mechanical Testing, Medium Voltage (MV), Motor Control Systems, National Electrical Code, OSHA, On Site Support, Power Transmission, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Reporting Skills, Schematics, Startup, Switchgear, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Test Equipment, Test Tools, Testing, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
birmingham, AL
POSTED
30+ days ago

Marathon Electrical is seeking a highly qualified Field Service - Electrical Test Technician with a

minimum of 3 years experience in electrical testing/maintenance and/or medium voltage terminations and splices. The primary function of a Test Technician is to provide field service and technical assistance to customers in the areas of startup, maintenance, and repair on power transmission, distribution and generation systems. Position requires limited supervision, therefore individual must be capable of self-managing assigned projects.

Job Description

  • Perform acceptance and maintenance testing on low and medium voltage switchgear, low
  • and medium voltage circuit breakers, instrument transformers, protective relays, automatic transfer switches, motor control centers, dry type and liquid filled transformers, ground systems, etc. All testing is performed per NETA standards.
  • Ability to operate various testing tools and equipment including megger, digital multimeter, Hipot tester, relay tester, GFI, TTR, primary and secondary injection set, etc.
  • Install live front, dead break T-body, and load break elbow medium voltage terminations and medium voltage splices
  • Document services by maintaining records and writing technical reports detailing field work performed
  • Familiarity with the National Electric Code and various industry standards, such as NETA, OSHA, NFPA 70E, and lEE

Qualifications

  • Valid driver's license with clean driving record
  • Ability to adjust to changing field conditions
  • Ability to travel regularly with home office in Pell City, AL
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical control schematics and diagrams
  • Theoretical understanding of electrical power systems and a good aptitude for problem identification and evaluation
  • Fundamental understanding of electrical and mechanical testing procedures
  • Familiarity with electrical test equipment and fundamentals
  • Experience in performing extensive testing, problem identification, and troubleshooting
  • Experience with inspecting and servicing transformers, switchgear, and relays
  • Strong background in troubleshooting and performing start-up service
  • The ability to evaluate the operating condition of equipment
  • Strong customer focus
  • Computer literacy and the ability to generate detailed reports
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required
  • Candidate must be able to pass drug testing and a background check

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision

Other Voluntary Benefits offered

401K w/ 4% match at 5% Contribution

8 Paid Holidays

1 Week Vacation after 1 Year Service, 2 Weeks after 3 Years Service, and 3 Weeks after 5 Years Service

Service Areas Include

  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Mississippi
  • Tennessee
  • Potential to serve other areas including International travel in the future

About the Company

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Marathon Electrical Contractors LLC