Project Manager, Field​/Service Technician

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for being an organized, service‑orientated individual to manage projects for a variety of customers. The position communicates with various departments, vendors, employees, and customers to ensure projects are completed on time and to budget, and also suggests additional services to enhance and ensure the safety and efficiency of the customer’s operation.

• Complete Power Systems Tech duties including but not limited to:
  • Inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start‑up and collect data of low, medium and high voltage (up to 500kV) electrical systems.
  • MCCs, breakers, and moderately complex relay calibration and power metering. Test and calibrate electro‑mechanical and solid‑state relays.
  • Low, medium and high voltage switch gear and circuit breaker testing. Rotate emergency on‑call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner when called.
• Total responsibility for awarded jobs includes but is not limited to:
  • Order material as needed.
  • Order subcontract services as needed. Use purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
  • Follow up on all deliveries of materials to ensure the job stays on schedule.
  • Meet customers on‑site and review and identify their needs as required.
  • Schedule jobs with customers.
  • Generate work orders for technicians.
  • Prioritize and formulate an appropriate schedule to execute client work.
  • Generate accurate, detailed reports on a timely basis.
  • Provide technical support to field service personnel as it relates to testing and troubleshooting of electrical power distribution systems.
  • Be willing to work on or field supervise projects as needed.
  • Communicate with clients, management and their team for effective problem resolution and to transfer pertinent information.
  • Be accountable for maintaining status of projects and providing the client with this information.
  • Conduct client communication in a highly customer‑service oriented manner and potentially expand the scope of project work as well as negotiate any extra charges associated with work performed.
  • Help manage the ongoing schedule and travel planning to facilitate timely response to customers.
  • Work may require flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work; must be available for out‑of‑town work.
  • All work and decisions shall be conducted in strict compliance with all regulatory law.
  • Observe all safety rules and best practices; follow all company policies and procedures.
  • Other duties assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or experience equivalency and a minimum of 5 years related experience.
• NETA Testing experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand complex blueprints, single‑line diagrams, schematics, parts lists, and additional technical materials for troubleshooting circuit breakers and electrical power equipment.
• Must understand manpower loading.
• Must have experience developing LOTO and MOP procedures.
• Must have experience writing change orders.
• PowerDB proficiency.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with customers and peers.
• Dependable and responsible with good judgment and organizational skills.
• Good customer service, time‑management and follow‑up skills.
• Self‑management of assigned projects and job‑cost accountability to perform work within budgeted cost estimates.
• Able to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Able to work with various people throughout the organization—customer focused.
• Focus on accuracy and efficiencies.
• This position utilizes a company vehicle; candidate will be required to have a valid driver’s license.

• Job: Full‑Time
• Location: Washington
• Travel: Up to 50% travel.
• Compensation: Pay ranges from $50‑70 an hour (depending on experience) per hour and eligible for overtime. Daily meal and incidentals per diem available when traveling for overnight work.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is available for highly qualified candidates.
• Benefits: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company‐paid life insurance, anniversary bonuses, Employee Ownership Plan, matching 401k, and paid time off.
• Application Details: The position will stay open until filled - seeking one FTE. Apply via job postings on job boards or from the company website.
• Physical Demands: Lifting a maximum of 50 lbs on a daily basis, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non‑ideal conditions.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.