Electrical Testing Technician

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Potomac Testing, a member of the Tech Pro Power Group family, has been a leading provider of comprehensive low, medium, and high voltage electrical equipment services since 1985. The company offers a range of services, including NETA acceptance and maintenance testing, planned and emergency field services, power quality and engineering studies, and retrofitting and refurbishment of electrical equipment.

Location:

Merrillville, IN

Position Type:
Full-Time

Potomac Testing is seeking an experienced Electrical Testing Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will perform acceptance and maintenance testing on low and medium-voltage switch gear, circuit breakers, transformers, protective relays, automatic transfer switches, motor control centers, ground systems, etc. This position will require the ability to operate various testing tools and equipment, as well as read and interpret electrical control schematics and diagrams.

The Electrical Testing Technician will also be responsible for documenting services by maintaining records and writing technical reports detailing field work performed.

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing on electrical equipment per NETA standards
• Operate various testing tools and equipment including megger, digital multimeter, Hipot tester, multiamp relay tester, GFI, TTR, primary and secondary injection set, etc.
• Document services by maintaining records and writing technical reports detailing field work performed
• Read and interpret electrical control schematics and diagrams
• Perform extensive testing, problem identification, and troubleshooting
• Inspect and service transformers, switch gear, and relays
• Evaluate the operating condition of equipment

• Fundamental understanding of electrical and mechanical testing procedures
• Familiarity with electrical test equipment and fundamentals
• Experience in performing extensive testing, problem identification, and troubleshooting
• Strong background in troubleshooting and performing start-up service
• NETA level II, III, or IV Certification preferred
• Ability to travel: 10-15%
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer literacy

• Negotiable salary $30.00 - $75.00 per hour depending on experience
• Annual bonus
• Full benefits package including paid vacation and holidays

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

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