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Field Technician - Power Systems/NETA Technician
Location: San Jose, CA
Responsible for servicing, testing, and maintaining power transmission and distribution equipment, including low, medium, and high-voltage systems (up to 500kV).
Key Responsibilities:
Testing & Maintenance:
Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and commission electrical systems, including low, medium, and high-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and transformers (45 kVA to 130 MVA, dry-type and oil-filled). Circuit Breaker Work:
Perform maintenance and repair on low-voltage breakers (480V molded case/air-magnetic) and medium-voltage breakers (up to 15 kV, air-magnetic/vacuum). Specialized Equipment:
Operate and maintain SF6 gas-filled equipment and gas-insulated switchgear ( but not required). Cable Inspections:
Test and inspect low and medium-voltage cable installations. High-Voltage Testing:
Use high-voltage test equipment, including Doble Power Factor test sets. Controls & Transfer Schemes:
Conduct start-up, troubleshooting, and repair. On-Call Rotation:
Respond promptly to customer emergencies during on-call shifts. Safety Compliance:
Adhere strictly to regulatory laws and safety protocols. Additional Duties:
Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager. Qualifications & Experience: Power Systems Technician I: Education/Experience:
High School diploma/GED and 1+ year in a related field. Skills:
Basic knowledge of NETA, NEC, OSHA, and NFPA standards. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Experience:
Work with MCCs, breakers, relay testing, infrared scanning, and switchgear start-up. Military training in related fields is a plus. Power Systems Technician II: Education/Experience:
High School diploma/GED, 2+ years of relevant experience, and NETA Level II Certification. Skills:
Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash, shock hazard analyses, and electrical safety protocols. Responsibilities:
Perform testing and service tasks with supervision and ensure personal safety. Power Systems Technician III: Education/Experience:
High School diploma/GED, 5+ years in the field, and NETA Level III Certification. Responsibilities:
Mentor junior technicians, manage projects, evaluate test data, and perform electrical switching. Power Systems Technician IV: Education/Experience:
Associate degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years in the field, and NETA Level IV Certification. Responsibilities:
Lead complex investigations, supervise crews, manage large projects, and mentor lower-level technicians. Senior Field Technician: Education/Experience:
High School diploma/GED, 5+ years in the field. Skills:
Expertise in high-voltage equipment (up to 230kV) and familiarity with NETA, NEC, OSHA, IEEE, and NFPA standards. Job Details: Type:
Full-Time Location:
San Jose, CA, or Sacramento, CA Travel:
Up to 25% Compensation:
$25-$65/hour, based on certification, experience, and skillset. Overtime available. Perks:
Per diem for overnight travel. Relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Company-paid life insurance. Anniversary bonuses and an Employee Ownership Plan. Matching 401(k) and paid time off. Physical Demands: Lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Perform tasks involving crawling, climbing, and prolonged standing. Work in non-ideal conditions.
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Inspect, test, troubleshoot, and commission electrical systems, including low, medium, and high-voltage switchgear, circuit breakers, and transformers (45 kVA to 130 MVA, dry-type and oil-filled). Circuit Breaker Work:
Perform maintenance and repair on low-voltage breakers (480V molded case/air-magnetic) and medium-voltage breakers (up to 15 kV, air-magnetic/vacuum). Specialized Equipment:
Operate and maintain SF6 gas-filled equipment and gas-insulated switchgear ( but not required). Cable Inspections:
Test and inspect low and medium-voltage cable installations. High-Voltage Testing:
Use high-voltage test equipment, including Doble Power Factor test sets. Controls & Transfer Schemes:
Conduct start-up, troubleshooting, and repair. On-Call Rotation:
Respond promptly to customer emergencies during on-call shifts. Safety Compliance:
Adhere strictly to regulatory laws and safety protocols. Additional Duties:
Perform other tasks as assigned by the manager. Qualifications & Experience: Power Systems Technician I: Education/Experience:
High School diploma/GED and 1+ year in a related field. Skills:
Basic knowledge of NETA, NEC, OSHA, and NFPA standards. Strong problem-solving and communication skills. Experience:
Work with MCCs, breakers, relay testing, infrared scanning, and switchgear start-up. Military training in related fields is a plus. Power Systems Technician II: Education/Experience:
High School diploma/GED, 2+ years of relevant experience, and NETA Level II Certification. Skills:
Familiarity with lockout/tagout (LOTO), arc flash, shock hazard analyses, and electrical safety protocols. Responsibilities:
Perform testing and service tasks with supervision and ensure personal safety. Power Systems Technician III: Education/Experience:
High School diploma/GED, 5+ years in the field, and NETA Level III Certification. Responsibilities:
Mentor junior technicians, manage projects, evaluate test data, and perform electrical switching. Power Systems Technician IV: Education/Experience:
Associate degree or equivalent experience, 10+ years in the field, and NETA Level IV Certification. Responsibilities:
Lead complex investigations, supervise crews, manage large projects, and mentor lower-level technicians. Senior Field Technician: Education/Experience:
High School diploma/GED, 5+ years in the field. Skills:
Expertise in high-voltage equipment (up to 230kV) and familiarity with NETA, NEC, OSHA, IEEE, and NFPA standards. Job Details: Type:
Full-Time Location:
San Jose, CA, or Sacramento, CA Travel:
Up to 25% Compensation:
$25-$65/hour, based on certification, experience, and skillset. Overtime available. Perks:
Per diem for overnight travel. Relocation assistance for qualified candidates. Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Company-paid life insurance. Anniversary bonuses and an Employee Ownership Plan. Matching 401(k) and paid time off. Physical Demands: Lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Perform tasks involving crawling, climbing, and prolonged standing. Work in non-ideal conditions.
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