Senior Field Test Technician NETA or NICET Certification Preferred - ABM Industries

Overview

Position Summary Details

ABM Industries is seeking a Senior Field Engineer (NETA/NICET Preferred to join our Electrical Power Solutions team. The Senior Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient installation and testing of electrical power distribution equipment for customers in the assigned territory. In this role, you will travel approximately 90% of the time, working both independently and with a crew, and handle the performance and management of routine, moderately complex, and complex tasks and projects, record-keeping, evaluation of test data, and preparation of field service reports. Additionally, you will be responsible to coach, mentoring, training, developing, and supervising Level I, II, & III NETA certified Trainees, Assistants, and Technicians.

Pay $62 - $70

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position.   A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. 

Benefit Information:  

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)

ABM offers incentives such as sign on bonuses, relocation/temp housing assistance, commensurate with experience, take home company service vehicle & fuel card, local paid travel time and more.

Essential Functions

Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data on electrical systems.
Supervise Trainees, Assistants, and Technicians in the completion of electrical testing duties.
Guide, mentor, train, and supervise Level I and II certified NETA Trainees and Assistant Technicians.
Observe testing, assign work on projects to capable technicians, ensure testing of similar items is consistent across test technicians
Track project scope completion and communicate ABM and Customer Management
Maintain, test, repair, rebuild, and replace low, medium, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
Test and inspect low, medium, and high-voltage cable installations.
Maintain, test, and repair transformers and related equipment.
Test and calibrate solid-state and electromechanical relays.
Perform relay calibration and power metering.
Conduct low and medium-voltage motor control center and contractor testing.
Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.
Test and commission protection and control systems on high voltage substations.
Sample and interpret insulated fluids.
Complete Job Hazard Analyses including but not limited to arc-flash and shock analyses
Review and submit timecards, expense, and project reports.
Document test results and complete field reports.
Rotate emergency on-call duty.
Maintain strict compliance with regulatory laws
Assist in the sales process acting as the technical expert in electrical testing and maintenance of electrical equipment.
 

Qualifications

Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical testing.
Hold a current NETA Level IV, or NICET equivalent, certification equivalent experience will be considered.
The candidate should have experience working in and leading a small team
Experience in or capable of managing medium to large-sized (multi-month) projects
Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards
Familiar with NFPA70E Electrical Safety standards
Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies (e.g. ground fault)
Ability to travel regionally and nationally 90%
Skilled in testing digital relays (SEL 700G or comparable)
Skilled in using Enoserv RTS
Must be knowledgeable in lockout/tag out and hazardous energy control procedures.
Clean Driving Record
Familiarization with Megger and Omnicron test equipment is a plus
Preferred Qualifications

Must have experience in an electrical testing environment. 
Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards