Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician

Location: Brighton, MI

Job :

Employment Type: Full-Time/Regular

Reports To:

Region Operations Manager or Field Service Supervisor

Job Summary: Performs electrical apparatus work onsite at customers’ facilities. This includes electrical testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs to electrical apparatus.

• Assist in the execution of mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and writing diagrams to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean all components in a substation.
• Ability to assist in the following tests:
  Transformer Testing – Power factor, TTR, insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge, and leakage reactance.
• Cable Testing – Insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, partial discharge, and cable thumper.
• 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.
• Participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment.
• Participates in safety meetings and training.
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list; other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

• Familiarize with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations.
• Ability to assist in complex mechanical and electrical problems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must have 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.
• Doble DTAF and Power DB knowledge is preferred, training will be provided.
• Has demonstrated the ability to be consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc.
• Demonstrates organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates the responsibility required to keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean and organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations.

• Must be willing to relocate within 60 miles of the hiring regional office.
• Corporate business hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, but depending on the scope of works hours outside of business hours will be required.
• Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations.