ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician

ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GA

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus. Perform as lead person on projects. Perform other assignments as required. Position requires some technical supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
• Troubleshooting capabilities, simple relay calibration, use of load recording instrumentation, low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 15 kV class.
• Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems and power metering.
• May perform simple power system studies including short circuit and protective device coordination.
• Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project using a computer, and accurately process job billing.
• May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements and Company procedures.
• Take an active role in business development and expansion.
• Perform all functions pertaining to a written job proposal to a client, including estimate of man-hours and expenses, and development of scope and pricing and accurate when judged over time; sought out by others for advice and solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.

• Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED

• 50%,

• EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience. OR Graduate of applicable

• Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same or similar

• work experience. OR High school education or equivalent and four years minimum same

• or similar work experience.

• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.

• Passed NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.

• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.

• Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.

• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.

• Good judgment, dependable, supervises projects with technical expertise and good business management skills.

• Strong computer skills including editing, formatting, and using templates in Microsoft Word, use of Internet for standards/products/manufacturer research, and operation of computer-controlled test equipment.

• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, holidays, and night work. Must be available for out of-town and international travel of up to several weeks.