Electrical Testing and Power Systems Services Technician

Alternate Source is a premier provider of electrical power systems services and testing. We have immediate job openings for Electrical Testing and Power Systems Services Technicians to support our customers in Cincinnati, Ohio region.

• Highly motivated self-starter capability with a desire to learn.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to respond to customer emergency calls in a timely manner.
• Basic understanding of components and operation of Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear (up to 15 kV), Automatic Transfer Switches, Circuit Breakers, VFD’s and related Power Systems equipment.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret electrical schematics.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs on regular basis,
• Ability to overnight travel 2 days per week on some weeks or as necessary.

• Lift 50 lbs on regular basis
• Climb ladders to access the top of the equipment
• Crawl into and around the equipment
• Stand or kneel for long periods of time

• Good practical knowledge and understanding of 3-phase AC electrical power systems and its components, with aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Prior hands-on experience in start-up, testing, maintenance and repairs of power systems components such as Low Voltage Switchboards (208-480V), Medium Voltage Switchgear (5-15 kV), generators, motors, transformers, capacitors, protective relays, etc.
• Prior hands-on experience using protective relay test sets, Hi-Pot, "Megger" and other test equipment.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA
• Computer literacy, capable of use with all Microsoft Office products, Adobe

Full Time with benefits

• Best in Class and Commensurate with Experience & Skills
• Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible hours pay
• Performance-based Profit-Sharing Bonus

This position will be under the supervision of a senior technician capable of providing support with knowledge of all the components that we service on a daily basis. This work involves working on a variety of components in many different facilities around the Western Ohio, mostly Cincinnati-Dayton area and occasional support of Indiana locations. This work involves travel to a different facility on a regular basis with some new facilities on an occasional basis.