Dashiell Corporation
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Job Location: 1300 Underwood, Deer Park, TX 77536
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 switchgear including protective relays, circuit breakers, power transformers, current and potential transformers, meters, transducers, power system metering, power cables, grounding systems, motors and motor starters, station batteries and chargers, and alarm systems and annunciators.
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 scheduling of manpower and equipment.
Make safety a top priority, realizing that the company has Zero Tolerance for violations.
Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications / Experience Associates 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 plus years of experience in the high voltage industry is preferred.
Required Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the Power Triangle.
Understanding of one-line, three-line, AC/DC schemes, and connection diagrams.
Solid understanding of the purpose of current transformers and potential transformers.
Ability to perform basic current transformer tests.
Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards.
Basic understanding of various metering configurations and connections.
Knowledge of vacuum vs air circuit breakers.
Understanding of oil and gas circuit breakers.
Knowledge of PT, CCVT, and CT.
Understanding of major components of a power transformer.
Knowledge of motor ratings and motor testing.
Knowledge of capacitor bank and capacitor types.
Knowledge of electrical components, devices, and symbols.
Communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts to a diverse group.
Knowledge of protective relay functions and differences between relay types.
Understanding of primary and secondary phasing.
Team work skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work safely in hazardous situations within high voltage substations, petrochemical plants, refineries, and other safety-critical locations.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
Ability or ability to obtain TWIC card.
Must pass pre‑employment Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks.
Ability to travel up to 25% with flexibility for frequent overtime.
Other Information
Work situations may require an adjusted work schedule, possibly long days, evening/weekend hours to meet customer requirements.
Must be able to work on feet throughout the work shift.
At times may be required to work in austere working conditions.
Be able to properly lift up to 50 lbs.
Travel to job sites is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law.
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, including life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include traditional PPO or HDHP with FSA/HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability, critical illness, group accident, hospital indemnity, 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more.
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third‑party recruiters, please.
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Job Location: 1300 Underwood, Deer Park, TX 77536
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 switchgear including protective relays, circuit breakers, power transformers, current and potential transformers, meters, transducers, power system metering, power cables, grounding systems, motors and motor starters, station batteries and chargers, and alarm systems and annunciators.
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 scheduling of manpower and equipment.
Make safety a top priority, realizing that the company has Zero Tolerance for violations.
Other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications / Experience Associates 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 plus years of experience in the high voltage industry is preferred.
Required Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the Power Triangle.
Understanding of one-line, three-line, AC/DC schemes, and connection diagrams.
Solid understanding of the purpose of current transformers and potential transformers.
Ability to perform basic current transformer tests.
Knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards.
Basic understanding of various metering configurations and connections.
Knowledge of vacuum vs air circuit breakers.
Understanding of oil and gas circuit breakers.
Knowledge of PT, CCVT, and CT.
Understanding of major components of a power transformer.
Knowledge of motor ratings and motor testing.
Knowledge of capacitor bank and capacitor types.
Knowledge of electrical components, devices, and symbols.
Communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts to a diverse group.
Knowledge of protective relay functions and differences between relay types.
Understanding of primary and secondary phasing.
Team work skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work safely in hazardous situations within high voltage substations, petrochemical plants, refineries, and other safety-critical locations.
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
Ability or ability to obtain TWIC card.
Must pass pre‑employment Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks.
Ability to travel up to 25% with flexibility for frequent overtime.
Other Information
Work situations may require an adjusted work schedule, possibly long days, evening/weekend hours to meet customer requirements.
Must be able to work on feet throughout the work shift.
At times may be required to work in austere working conditions.
Be able to properly lift up to 50 lbs.
Travel to job sites is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Dashiell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by applicable law.
Dashiell Corporation provides a competitive compensation and benefits package, including life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long‑term disability insurance, and an employee assistance plan at no cost to the employee. Benefit offerings also include traditional PPO or HDHP with FSA/HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability, critical illness, group accident, hospital indemnity, 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more.
Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship. No third‑party recruiters, please.
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