Senior Electrical Test Technician - NETA III

Job Description

ABM Industries is seeking a Senior Testing Technician to join our Electrical Power Services team. This position serves as a technical lead responsible for the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning, and evaluation of electrical power distribution equipment in commercial, industrial, utility, and mission-critical environments.

The Senior Testing Technician performs testing activities independently, analyzes and evaluates equipment condition, develops technical recommendations, oversees safety compliance, and provides guidance and mentorship to Testing Technicians I and II. NETA certification is not required; however, candidates should possess the technical knowledge, field experience, leadership capabilities, and power systems expertise consistent with an advanced-level electrical testing professional.

This role serves as a key field resource supporting project execution, customer relationships, technical quality, and operational excellence.

Pay: $65.00–$75.00 per hour

The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant's education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM's benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

• Independently perform acceptance, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning testing of electrical power equipment and systems.
• Test, inspect, evaluate, troubleshoot, maintain, and document:
• Low-, medium-, and high-voltage switch gear
• Protective relays
• Power transformers
• Instrument transformers
• Circuit breakers
• Motor control centers
• Automatic transfer switches
• Power cables
• Battery systems
• Grounding systems
• Protective and control systems
• Analyze test data and determine equipment condition, serviceability, and recommended corrective actions.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical power systems and equipment.
• Lead field activities on assigned projects and coordinate work with customers, project managers, and subcontractors.
• Review project specifications, testing procedures, one-line diagrams, and construction documents.
• Perform and supervise electrical switching activities within assigned qualifications and company procedures.
• Prepare and review field reports, test documentation, deficiency reports, and technical recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and pre-task planning activities.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Testing Technician I and Testing Technician II personnel.
• Support emergency response activities, outages, startup activities, commissioning projects, and critical shutdowns.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal stakeholders.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, field service, industrial maintenance, utility operations, power generation, data center operations, or related electrical power systems work.
• Demonstrated experience independently performing electrical testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Strong understanding of:
• Electrical theory
• AC and DC power systems
• Protective relaying
• Power distribution systems
• Power quality concepts
• Electrical equipment operation and maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret:
• One-line diagrams
• Three-line diagrams
• Schematics
• Protection and control drawings
• Equipment specifications
• Construction documents
• Experience interpreting and evaluating electrical test results.
• Working knowledge of:
• NETA Acceptance Testing Specifications (ATS)
• NETA Maintenance Testing Specifications (MTS)
• IEEE standards
• ANSI standards
• NEC requirements
• OSHA regulations
• NFPA 70E
• Experience using advanced electrical testing equipment and diagnostic instruments.
• Strong written communication skills with ability to prepare professional technical reports.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 75% based on project and customer requirements.

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals.

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