ERS NETA Sr. Testing Technician - Phoenix

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals on electrical apparatus and electrical systems. Technically support a Region of service engineers. The Senior Field Engineer position requires little or no direct supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Perform complex troubleshooting, specialized tests, inspections, and appraisals on electrical apparatus and electrical systems. 
• Test and troubleshoot complex electrical systems, complex relay systems and all types of power metering.
• Lead large projects requiring specialized skills such as generator acceptance tests, commissioning of larger substations, supervising “turnkey” projects, detailed power survey and other types of electrical consultation.
• Instrumental in developing tests and inspections in new areas of field services. 
• Perform instrument transformer tests, power transformer testing, automatic transfer switch troubleshooting, and generator testing.
• Troubleshooting capabilities, complex relay calibration, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, high voltage circuit breaker and switchgear testing, all equipment associated with substation equipment testing. 
• Perform start-up services on switchgear up through the 500 kV class.
• May perform and/or supervise a full range of complex engineering studies.
• 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. 
• Perform sales support functions.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• 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.
• Actively involved client interface and business development activities.
• Give effective technical presentations and write publishable articles may be required.
• Mentor other Field Service Engineer positions.
• Train and assist other Field Service Engineers in the Region.

UALIFICATIONS

Minimum Job Qualifications: 

• Strong knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
• Requires special skills in a majority of the following:  Power quality surveys - generation and co-generation start-up – ANSI, NEC, NEMA and U.L. specifications (field evaluation); pilot wire and distance relaying - computer power system transient surveys - vector, phasor analogy; UPS systems - drive systems - complex control systems - medium and high voltage substation start-up, vibration analysis.
• Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear and equipment testing through the 500-kV class.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical apparatus testing with a strong theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation.
• Complete projects consistently on budget.
• Requires a high degree of communication, supervisory, organizational and management skills. 
• Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients, peers and management.
• Good judgment, dependable, supervises large-scale 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. 
• 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. 

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and six years’ experience; OR
• Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and nine years minimum same or similar work experience; OR
• High school education or equivalent and ten years minimum same or similar work experience. 

PHYSICAL RE