Field Service Technician - NETA Equivalent - No Certification Needed

Smart Tech

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Background Investigation, Customer Relations, Documentation, Driver's License, Electricity, Field Trials, High Voltage (HV), Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Mentoring, National Electrical Code, Network Operations Center, On Site Support, Technical Leadership, Testing, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
1 day ago

Amazing Opportunity for Testing Relays, Switchgear, etc.

Electrical Field Service Technician NETA II / III / IV | NICET EPT | or Equivalent Field Experience

OVERVIEW This 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

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

Also Preferred:

OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid

PowerDB proficiency

OEM test equipment experience: Megger, Doble, Omicron, or similar

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