NETA Field Service Technician Job at Ellaway Blues Consulting, San Jose, CA

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  • Ellaway Blues Consulting
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description

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 (preferred 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.
  • Preferred 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.

Job Tags

Daily paid, Full time, Shift work, Night shift,

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