Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing Upper Midwest
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2026-10-23
Listing for:
The Keystone Distinction Group
Full Time, Per diem
position Listed on 2026-10-23
Job specializations:
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Energy/Power Generation
Field/Service Technician, Electricity Generation, Renewable Energy, Utility Technician -
Trades / Skilled Labor
Field/Service Technician, Utility Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Home-based near Chicago or Springfield IL, or Madison or Green Bay WI Type: Full-time Pay: $30-$75/hr DOE + overtime + per diem Travel: up to 100%
This traveling field role tests and maintains high-voltage substation equipment for utility and industrial customers across the Midwest.
What you'll do- Test, troubleshoot and commission LV through HV systems, up to 765 kV.
- Test switch gear and breakers, including SF6 gas breakers and GIS.
- Inspect, test and repair transformers, from small units up to large power transformers.
- Run power factor and other HV test sets (Doble M4000 class or similar), and test cable installations.
- Commission and troubleshoot control and transfer schemes.
- Hands-on substation experience (69-345 kV) with relays, breakers, transformers and controls.
- NETA Level II-IV preferred. Strong uncertified techs will be considered.
- Military power-production training (Army Prime Power, USAF EPP, Navy) is a plus.
- Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
$30-$75/hr plus overtime and daily per diem when traveling. Full benefits and 401(k) match.
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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