Senior Field Service Technician

Overview

ABM Industries is seeking Senior Field Service Technicians (NETA, NICET or equivalent experience) to join our Electrical Power Services team in Austin, TX. The Senior Technician will play a key role in ensuring safe and efficient installation & testing of electrical power distribution equipment for customers in the assigned territory. In this role, you will travel approximately 50% of the time, working both independently and with a crew, and manage routine, moderately complex, and complex tasks and projects, including record‑keeping, evaluation of test data, and preparation of field service reports.

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start‑up, and collect data on electrical systems.
• Supervise trainees, assistants, and technicians in the completion of electrical testing duties.
• Observe testing, assign work on projects to capable technicians, and ensure consistency across test technicians.
• Track project scope completion and communicate with ABM and customer management.
• Maintain, test, repair, rebuild, and replace low, medium, and high‑voltage switch gear and circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
• Test and inspect low, medium, and high‑voltage cable installations.
• Maintain, test, and repair transformers and related equipment.
• Test and calibrate solid‑state and electromechanical relays.
• Perform relay calibration and power metering.
• Conduct low and medium‑voltage motor control center and contractor testing.
• Start‑up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.
• Test and commission protection and control systems on high‑voltage substations.
• Sample and interpret insulated fluids.
• Complete job hazard analyses, including but not limited to arc‑flash and shock analyses.
• Review and submit timecards, expenses, and project reports.
• Document test results and complete field reports.
• Rotate emergency on‑call duty.
• Maintain strict compliance with regulatory laws.
• Assist in the sales process as the technical expert in electrical testing and maintenance.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical testing.
• Experience working with a team and on projects.
• Familiarity with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70E Electrical Safety standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies.
• Ability to travel regionally (≈50%).
• Knowledge of lockout/tag‑out and hazardous energy control procedures.
• Clean driving record and commitment to a drug‑free workplace.
• Preferred:
  Current NETA Level 2, 3, IV or NICET certification or equivalent experience.

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and more. Additional incentives may include on‑site bonuses, relocation or temporary housing assistance, company service vehicle & fuel card, local paid travel time, and other benefits commensurate with experience.

ABM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance completing the application, please call 888‑328‑8606.