High Voltage Test Technician

High Voltage Test Technician-Direct Hire

Kelly Services is hiring a High Voltage Test Technician for a specialized manufacturing opportunity in Waukesha, WI.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in electrical testing, power systems, transformer manufacturing, electrical engineering technology, utilities, or industrial electrical work who wants to build advanced expertise in the testing of large power transformers.

You'll support Final Acceptance Testing (FAT) on large power transformers and their components, performing everything from control wiring verification and low-voltage testing to performance and high-voltage dielectric testing.

Location:

Waukesha, WI Base Pay: $35.70/hour Shift Differential: +$2.00/hour Effective Hourly Rate: $37.70/hour

3rd Shift: 11:00 PM–7:00 AM Sunday–Thursday schedule

Why You'll Want This Job

• $37.70/hour including shift differential
• Direct-hire opportunity
• Specialized work in large power transformer testing
• Develop expert-level experience in high-voltage testing
• Work with advanced electrical test equipment and instrumentation
• Gain hands-on experience with transformer FAT procedures
• Collaborate closely with engineering, controls, test, and manufacturing teams
• Opportunity to troubleshoot complex electrical systems
• Build highly transferable skills in power systems, utilities, transformer testing, and field commissioning
• Work on equipment operating at extremely high voltages and currents in a controlled manufacturing environment

What You'll Be Doing

As a High Voltage Test Technician, you'll help verify that large power transformers meet engineering, performance, safety, and customer requirements before final acceptance.

Your work will include:

• Verify control wiring and instrumentation prior to testing
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and equipment manuals
• Test operation of fans, load tap changers, electronic monitors, and related controls
• Set up and program electronic and PLC-based instrumentation
• Troubleshoot wiring errors and make corrections as needed

• Ratio testing
• Doble testing
• Hipot testing
• Resistance testing
• DGA-related testing
• Current transformer testing
• Capacitance and related electrical measurements

• Set up and tear down transformers and test equipment
• Prepare transformers for dielectric and performance testing
• Verify safe test configurations before energizing equipment
• Work closely with other technicians and engineers during complex testing

• Transformer loss testing
• Sound-level measurements
• Electrical performance verification

Testing environments may involve equipment operating up to approximately 345 kV and 20,000 amps.

• Lightning impulse testing
• Switching surge testing
• Applied voltage testing
• Induced over-voltage testing
• Partial discharge measurements

Certain test procedures may involve voltages approaching 2,000 kV.

Troubleshooting & Quality Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot failed or abnormal test results
• Investigate root causes using technical procedures, SOPs, and engineering support
• Document out-of-tolerance or noncompliant results
• Identify and segregate nonconforming parts or materials
• Support corrective actions
• Maintain accurate electronic test records
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on test equipment
• Maintain organized work areas using 5S practices

What We're Looking For

• Electrical testing
• Power systems
• Transformer testing
• Electrical utilities
• Field commissioning
• Industrial electrical maintenance
• High-voltage systems
• Electrical engineering technology

We're especially interested in candidates who:

• Understand electrical theory and high-voltage safety
• Can read electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
• Have experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and electrical test equipment
• Are comfortable with algebra, scientific notation, unit conversions, and electrical formulas
• Can troubleshoot electrical faults and test failures
• Have strong attention to detail and documentation skills
• Can communicate effectively with technicians, engineers, and customers
• Are comfortable using Windows-based applications and electronic data systems

Preferred Technical Experience

• Large power transformers
• Switchgear
• Three-phase power systems
• High-voltage testing
• Transformer Factory Acceptance Testing
• Field commissioning
• PLC troubleshooting
• LabVIEW
• Doble testing
• Hipot testing
• Megger or resistance testing
• Lightning impulse testing
• Partial discharge testing
• Electrical controls and instrumentation

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Power Systems, High Voltage, Utilities Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related technical field
• OR At least 2 years of Transformer Factory Acceptance Testing or field commissioning experience
• Additional backgrounds may also be considered, including Certified Industrial Journeyman or Master Electrician, 2-, 3-, or 4-year technical degree with at least 2 years of experience in electrical testing, design, field…