Field Service Technician

Dashiell Corporation is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. Dashiell specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure and is a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company with 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects.

Job Title: Field Service Technician

Job Location: 4412 Maplewood Dr, Sulphur, LA 70663

Primary Function: 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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switch gear.
  • 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 starter
  • Station batteries and chargers
  • Alarm systems and annunciator
• 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 with regard to 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.
• Make safety a top priority; the company has zero tolerance for unsafe conduct.
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications /

Experience:

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 degree. Minimum 2+ years of experience in the high voltage industry is preferred.

Key

Skills:

• Knowledge of the power triangle; one-line, three-line, AC/DC schemes, and connection diagrams.
• Understanding of current transformer and potential transformer purpose and basic testing.
• Familiarity with IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards and various metering configurations.
• Proven knowledge of vacuum versus air circuit breakers, oil and gas circuit breakers, and capacitor banks.
• Understanding of major components of a power transformer and motor ratings/test procedures.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Valid driver's license with clean record and TWIC card.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Other Information:

• Work schedule may require long days, evening/weekend hours to meet customer requirements.
• Must be able to work on feet throughout the shift and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Travel to job sites is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Dashiell Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law.

Benefits: Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. The Company offers life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long term disability insurance, employee assistance plan, 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more.