Senior Field Service Specialist Brighton, MI

Job Title Senior Field Service Specialist – EV Job Summary

Performs complex electrical apparatus work onsite at customer’s facilities. Includes electrical testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs to electrical apparatus. Responsible for troubleshooting, training, establishing LOTO, interacting with customers, report writing, etc.

• Execute mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment used in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and write diagrams to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean all components in a substation.
• Lead transformer testing – Power factor, TTR, insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge, and leakage reactance.
• Lead cable testing – Insulation resistance, t‑and‑delta, hypoth, TDR, partial discharge, and cable thumper.
• Lead circuit breaker testing – Insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, breaker timing, SF6 gas analysis, CT testing, high current testing, secondary injection testing, and vacuum bottle integrity testing.
• Test both electrical‑mechanical and solid‑state relays.
• Participate in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Plan, participate, and develop safety meetings and training.
• Support management in planning, scheduling, execution, and cost management of field projects.

• Familiar with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical problems.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, while using excellent judgment.
• Doble DTAF and Power DB knowledge is preferred; training will be provided.
• Consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc.
• Organizational skills for on‑time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and other documentation and reporting requirements.
• Responsibility to keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean, organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations.
• Willing to relocate within 60 miles of the hiring regional office.
• Corporate business hours Monday‑Friday 7:30 am‑4:30 pm; outside business hours may be required.
• Work in close, safe, proximity to live electrical substations.
• Work overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Travel on overnight, multi‑day, out‑of‑town projects.
• Rotate emergency on‑call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, or military experience preferred.
• At least 10 years of experience in electrical substation testing, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and commissioning required.
• Ability to achieve NETA level III or IV within 6 months of employment.
• Project management experience and ability to support management in planning, scheduling, execution, and cost management of field projects.

• Pass pre‑employment criminal background check and motor vehicle check.
• Pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol test and periodic, unannounced random testing.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to obtain endorsement to operate a combined vehicle weight up to 26 k lbs.
• Lift and maneuver at least 50 lbs.
• Obtain company‑paid TWIC card, OSHA 10/30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and CPR training.

This job description does not list all duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

Premier Power Maintenance is an EEO/AA employer who values and embraces workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability and/or veteran status.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.