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Dashiell Corporation

Field Services Technician

Dashiell Corporation, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774

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Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable, and energy industries, including planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large‑scale complex projects, Dashiell is a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company specializing in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure.

Job Location 2908 Marketplace Drive, Fitchburg, WI 53719

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 knowledge and abilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switchgear. Tasks include:

Protective relays and relaying systems

Circuit breakers

Power transformers

Current and potential transformers

Meters, transducers, and power system metering

Power cables

Grounding systems

Motors and motor starters

Station batteries and chargers

Alarm systems and annunciators

Perform troubleshooting, 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 during client communications and interface.

Communicate effectively with the company management team about project status, scheduling of manpower and equipment.

Maintain safety as a top priority; the company has a zero tolerance policy for safety violations.

Perform 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 a degree. Minimum 2+ years of experience in the high voltage industry is preferred.

Possess Skills In The Following Areas

Demonstrated knowledge of The Power Triangle

Ability to understand basics of one-line, three-line, AC/DC schemes, and connection diagrams

Solid understanding of purpose of current transformer and potential transformer

Ability to perform basic current transformer tests

Understanding of AC & DC fundamentals

Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards

Basic knowledge of various metering configurations and connections

Proven knowledge of Vacuum versus Air Circuit Breakers

Ability to understand function and operation of oil and gas circuit breakers

Knowledge of potential transformer, coupling capacitor voltage transformer, and current transformer

Understanding of major components of a power transformer

Basic knowledge of motor ratings and motor testing for rotating machinery

Knowledge of capacitor bank and capacitor types

Basic knowledge of electrical components, devices, and symbols

Proven communication skills, both oral and written

Knowledge of protective relay types and differences

Understanding of primary and secondary phasing

Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

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

TWIC card (or ability to obtain one)

Pass pre‑employment drug, alcohol and background checks; ongoing compliance

Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, with flexibility for frequent overtime

Other Information

Work schedule may include adjusted hours, long days, evening/weekend hours to meet customer requirements.

Lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required.

Work may involve austere working conditions.

Travel to job sites is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Dashiell Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits 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 a choice of traditional PPO or one of two HDHPs, with corresponding FSA or HSA, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, short‑term disability insurance, critical illness insurance, group accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, a 401(k) with immediate vesting, and more!

Eligibility 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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