Job Description
A Senior Field Technician responsible for leading testing, inspection, and commissioning of electrical systems and equipment, including mentoring team members, ensuring quality standards, and supporting project execution in the Pacific Northwest.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead testing, inspection, and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems
- Mentor and train entry- to mid-level technicians through formal and on-the-job training
- Perform visual mechanical inspections and electrical testing on equipment and circuits
- Assist project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and billing, including initiating change orders
- Oversee the upkeep, calibration, and readiness of electrical test equipment
- Communicate test issues, recommend corrective actions, and review test reports and data sheets
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- 7 years of relevant electrical field experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook and strong documentation discipline
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug alcohol screening and comply with random testing per client requirements
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. E-Verify or comparable government screening
- Ability to lead testing, inspection, and commissioning activities on electrical equipment and systems including substations and datacenters
- Experience in testing and inspecting electrical equipment such as meter calibrations, electromechanical and solid-state protective relays, and power quality load monitoring
- Ability to assist project managers with scheduling, budgeting, and billing, and understand contractual scope to initiate Change Order Requests when work exceeds scope
- Ability to oversee upkeep, calibration, and readiness of electrical test equipment and direct staging of tools and materials
- Strong communication skills for reporting issues, test failures, and reviewing final test reports and data sheets
- Ability to work independently in the field while coaching others
- NETA certification (highly preferred)
- Physical ability to perform visual mechanical inspections and electrical testing on standard equipment and circuits
- Willingness to work four to five weeks on with a week off in the Pacific Northwest, mainly in Oregon
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Compensation packages
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules
Travel Vouchers
401K match - 1 to 4 of compensation
Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment
Paid Licensing Certification Fees and Renewals
Annual Wellness Reimbursement
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
Metlife Supplemental Benefits
Member Assistance Program (MAP) with counseling, legal, financial services
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