Field Technician III

About the Company:

At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

Job Title: Field Technician III

• Competitive pay
• Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources
• Career Path Planning
• Incentives for Professional Certifications
• Competitive Per Diem
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k with company match

The Field Technician III will inspect, test, and maintain high, medium, and low electrical power equipment. Technicians will work with electrical equipment such as SF6 & vacuum circuit breakers, pad mount transformers/GSU transformers, grounding, instrument transformers, and various switches both manual and motor operated. Technicians will implement safety policies.

• Lead safety briefings on job site, identify, eliminate, or mitigate hazards
• Perform high, medium, and low voltage testing of electrical power equipment as a crew leader
• Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tools
• Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning
• Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components
• Lead safety culture and be responsible for other team members
• Install, test and maintain electrical apparatus
• Understand theory behind and reason for testing, with ability to analyze results
• Develop and write reports

• Pass pre-employment drug screen due to this being a safety sensitive position
• Complete a satisfactory criminal background check
• Work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time
• Hold a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with test equipment such as Power Factor, Ductor, Megger, CT ratio & saturation, Hi-Pot
• Knowledge of circuit breakers, low voltage, medium voltage, high voltage (LV/MV/HV), transformers, switch gear, motors, PT’s & CCVT’s

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Electrical / Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• NETA certification
• Industry Certification Programs preferred (e.g., Infrared, Corona, Oil Analysis, Manufacturers, etc.)

• Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, and lift 70 lbs

EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age, or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.