
Field Services Technician
- Madison, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switchgear included (but not limited to) the following:
- 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 Starter
- Station Batteries and Chargers
- Alarm Systems and Annunciator
- 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 the scheduling of manpower and equipment
- Make safety a top priority, realizing that the company has Zero Tolerance for those who do otherwise
- Other duties as required
- Demonstrated knowledge of The Power Triangle
- Ability to understand the basics of one-line, three-line, AC/DC schemes, and connection diagrams
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of the purpose of a current transformer and a potential transformer
- Ability to perform basic current transformer tests
- Ability to define typical 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 the basic function and operation of an oil circuit breaker and a Gas Circuit Breaker
- Ability to understand the basics of a Potential Transformer (PT), Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformer (CCVT), and a Current Transformer (CT)
- Understand the major components of a power transformer
- Basic knowledge of motor ratings and motor testing as applied to rotating machinery
- Proven knowledge of a capacitor bank and the different capacitor types
- Basic knowledge of electrical components, devices, and symbols
- Proven communication skills, both oral and written, to convey thoughts, and facts to a diverse group of individuals including administrators, engineers, and senior management
- Demonstrated knowledge of the various functions and difference between protective relay types
- Understand the purpose of primary and secondary phasing
- Ability to work effectively in a team based environment
- Demonstrated 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
- Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record
- Must have, or be able to obtain, a TWIC card
- Must pass pre-employment Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks; must continue to pass all random and client required Drug, Alcohol and Background Checks
- Ability to travel up to 25% with flexibility for frequent overtime required
- Work situations will require an adjusted work schedule, possibly long days, evening/weekend hours in order to meet customer requirements
- Must be able to work on feet throughout the work shift
- At times will be required to work in austere working conditions
- Be able to properly lift up to 50 lbs.
- Travel to job sites is required.