Electrical Field Service Test Technician

Electrical Field Service Test Technician

Located near Trenton in Hamilton, New Jersey, JET Electrical Testing, LLC is a growing IBEW (Union) electrical testing company. Offers good pay including significant overtime, benefits through the local union hall, training and a clear path for ascension. Overnight travel is rare.

Electrical Field Service Test Technician and Senior Electrical Field Service Test Technician

JET Electrical Testing is your premier destination for comprehensive electrical testing and system commissioning services in New Jersey. With a team of highly skilled technicians and state‑of‑the‑art equipment, we specialize in various services, including apparatus testing, switch gear testing, switchboard and transformer testing, and grounding system testing. Our expertise extends to acceptance testing specialists to ensure your electrical systems meet industry standards and regulations.

At JET Electrical Testing, we understand the critical importance of a reliable electrical infrastructure. We offer emergency electrical repair services to quickly address unexpected issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring the safety of your operations. Our commitment to quality extends to equipment diagnostic testing and dielectric insulation testing, allowing us to pinpoint potential problems and provide effective solutions. With a focus on equipment repairs and maintenance, we are your trusted partner in keeping your electrical systems running smoothly.

• Possess a high level of technical expertise as applied to electric transmission and distribution equipment facilities.
• Must be fully knowledgeable with the National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, Fall Protection, LOTO, OSHA Regulation, Confined Spaces, ARC Flash, Shock Hazards, Safe Work Practices and are experienced working in energized high voltage facilities.
• A graduate Electrical Engineer or trained technician with at least ten (10) years of relevant experience.
• Able to read, modify and interpret all types of electrical drawing, schematics, wiring diagrams and logic diagrams.
• Familiar with all types of test equipment including, but not limited to, circuit breaker timing apparatus, high potential AC and DC test equipment, high current/low impedance ohmmeters, digital multi-meters, relay test apparatus, power quality metering.
• Possess good computer skills, including MS-Word, MS-Excel, Windows and be willing to learn new software packages as they appear. AutoCAD a plus but not expected.
• Will be required to perform the work in an IBEW union environment.
• Must have a valid and clean driver’s license.
• Must have good work ethic.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a clean record and be able to obtain a CDL, TWIC and/or similar document needed.
• Must pass Pre-hire Drug Screen and background check.

• Perform troubleshooting and problem identification and analysis. Make recommendations regarding corrective action and/or repairs.
• Closing and opening of circuit breakers from local control switch.
• Closing and opening of circuit breakers from a SCADA system.
• Tripping of circuit breakers from a protective relay system.
• Operational verification for all internal circuit breaker controls and alarms.
• Verification of all AC and DC relay wiring.
• Verification of current transformer (CT) wiring ratio and polarity from the CT to the relays.
• Settings applied to all programmable relays and instruments (calculation of setting are by the System Protection Engineers).
• Simulation and verification of all potential device wiring CCVT’s and PT’s from the potential service to the relay or instrument connected to such devices.
• Verification of all systems associated with power transformers (load tap changers (LTC’s), fans, pumps, alarms, sudden pressure relays, controls).
• Operational verification of electrical or mechanical safety interlock systems.
• Verification of SCADA inputs and outputs.
• Operational verification of auxiliary power systems including, generators, bus transfer and other equipment.
• Operational verification of relay protective schemes including, breaker failure, transfer trip (Tone and Fiber), bus…