Field Service Technician

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Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large‑scale complex projects, Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure.

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Job Title:

Field Service Technician

Job Location:

930 South Business Park Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77640

The Technician will perform electrical testing, maintenance, and start‑ups of high voltage substations. Assignments are closely supervised and designed to further develop employee job knowledge and abilities.

• Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switch gear (e.g., protective relays, circuit breakers, transformers, current and potential transformers, meters, transducers, power system metering, cables, grounding systems, motors, batteries, alarm systems, and annunciators):
  • Protective relays 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
• Perform troubleshooting, 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 professionally when communicating and interfacing with clients.
• Communicate effectively with company management on a regular basis regarding project status and the scheduling of manpower and equipment.
• Make safety a top priority, realizing that the company has zero tolerance for unsafe practices.
• Perform other duties as required.

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent is required. Technician experience in the high voltage industry will be accepted in lieu of a degree. Minimum 2+ years of experience in the high voltage industry is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of The Power Triangle
• Ability to understand the basics of one‑line, three‑line, AC/DC schemes, and connection diagrams
• Demonstrated solid understanding of current and potential transformers
• Ability to perform basic current transformer tests
• Understanding of AC & DC fundamentals
• Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards
• Basic knowledge of various metering configurations and connections
• Proven knowledge of vacuum vs. air circuit breakers
• Understanding of oil and gas circuit breaker functions
• Knowledge of PT, CCVT, and CT concepts
• Knowledge of power transformer components
• Understanding of motor ratings and testing for rotating machinery
• Knowledge of capacitor banks and types
• Basic knowledge of electrical components, devices, and symbols
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a diverse audience
• Knowledge of protective relay functions and differences
• Understanding of primary and secondary phasing
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Ability to work safely in hazardous high voltage and petrochemical environments
• Valid driver’s license with clean record
• Ability to obtain a TWIC card
• Pass pre‑employment drug, alcohol, and background checks, and ongoing random checks
• Travel up to 25% with flexibility for frequent overtime

• Work situations will require an adjusted schedule—long days, evening/weekend hours—to meet customer requirements.
• Must be able to work on feet throughout the shift.
• At times will work in austere conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Travel to job sites is required.