Senior Technician

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Field Services GC Full Time Technical Alabama - Mobile AL, Semmes, AL, US

3 days ago Requisition

Saber Power Services is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm providing end-to-end solutions across utility, renewables and battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other markets. Based in Houston, Texas, Saber Power offers deep subject matter expertise and uses an engineering-led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium and high-voltage electrical infrastructure. Saber serves clients locally, nationally, and abroad.

Saber Power Services seeks a skilled and experienced NETA Field Technician to join our team. This role involves performing testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting of high-voltage substation equipment to ensure the safety and reliability of electrical power systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical testing and maintenance, as well as extensive knowledge of industry standards, including NETA, IEEE, and NFPA.

Successful candidates will be place in Technician I – Senior Technician titles commiserate with their certification and experience.

• Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switch gear included (but not limited to) the following:
  • Protective relaying and relaying systems
  • Circuit Breakers
  • Power Transformers
  • Current and Potential Transformers
  • Meters, Transducers, and Power system metering
  • Power Cables
  • Grounding Systems
  • Motors and Motor Starters
  • Station Batteries and Chargers
  • Alarm systems and Annunciators
  • Personal Protective Equipment
• Perform troubleshooting and problem identification and analysis. Make recommendations regarding corrective action and/or repairs
• Generate technical reports detailing services provided, problems found, and corrective action taken or recommended
• Represent the company in a professional manner regarding communicating and interfacing with clients
• Communicate effectively with the company management team on a regular basis regarding project status and the scheduling of manpower and equipment
• Always make safety a top priority, realizing that the company has Zero Tolerance for those who do otherwise
• Perform other job-related duties as requested by management.

• AAS in Electrical or Electronics Technology or equivalent experience in the high voltage industry
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the high voltage industry
• NETA Certification (III, or IV) required .
• Power DB knowledge a plus
• Broad knowledge of electrical AC/DC fundamentals (Electrical)
• Broad knowledge of electrical code and standards (NEC, NESC, and applicable IEEE and ANSI) (Electrical)
• Broad knowledge of civil / structural codes and standards (NESC, and applicable IEEE, ANSI, AISC and ACI) (Civil / Structural)
• Skills:
  • Broad knowledge of the major components of a substation
  • Broad knowledge of control and protection systems (Electrical)
  • Knowledge of high-voltage electric field theory (Electrical)
  • Effective oral and written communications
  • Knowledge of the types of drawings required to construct an electrical substation
  • Knowledge of drafting standards
  • Working in a team environment
  • Communicating effectively with co-workers

• Ability to lift up 75 pounds
• Pre-employment drug testing and random drug screenings are required.
• Pre-employment criminal background check
• Must be able to pass a physical exam
• Must be open to travel, with a minimum of 50%
• Valid driver’s license required, along with a clean driving record that must be maintained.
• Willingness to work flexible hours,…