NETA III Field Engineer Electrical Testing

Position Summary Details Excellent Opportunity to grow with ABM, a leading provider of integrated facility solutions. We are looking for an Electrical Testing Technician (NETA III experience) to perform testing, maintenance and repairs including visual and electrical inspections and testing on power distribution equipment including low, medium and high voltage systems in such a manner as to ensure optimal system reliability. ABM offer competitive pay, large company benefits such as matching 401K, medical, dental, maternity leave plan and much more!     PAY RANGE:  $42.04 - $48.60 

The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position.   A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. 

Benefit Information:  

ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.  For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2024 Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members | (Programa de Beneficios de ABM)
 

Responsibilities

 

• Perform NETA specified testing of various types of power distribution equipment such as; circuit breaker secondary and primary injection testing; turns ratio, power factor, sweep frequency response testing of transformers, AC/DC Hipot, VLF and Tan Delta Testing, microprocessor based relay testing, insulation resistance, contact resistance of switchgear, switchboards, motor control centers, distribution panel boards, and controls, etc.
• Maintain and repair various types of power distribution equipment such as transformers, switchgear, switchboards, circuit breakers, relays and controls.
• Maintain and keep current, your ABM email account.
• Utilize ABM smart phone; for work Order Management process, daily monitoring the “Schedule Board” on the Connect X Portal.
• Report to assigned work location, on time and prepared to work.
• Maintain daily communication with the Project manager, including a call to the Project manager each day at the end of the shift to report the day’s progress and receive further instruction.
• Provide PM with customer signed interim reports daily by email and, hard copies weekly at a minimum.
• Insure that time reporting is accurate and matches your vehicle GPS reports.
• Perform Start-up, Commissioning, Inspections, Testing and Maintenance on low, medium and high voltage power distribution equipment.
• Strong understanding of IEEE/ANSI/NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Specifications and NFPA70B and Industry Codes & Standards.
• Read and understand electrical schematics with ability to troubleshoot equipment and systems.
• Complete maintenance activities during scheduled limited facility power outages.
• Maintain daily, weekly and/or monthly reports and inspections as required.
• Work with and take direction from the Lead Technician/Engineers, Project Coordinators, Project Managers, Operations Managers, General Manager and/or Regional Manager.
• Learn, understand, and comply with safety, and other emergency practices. 
• Inform the supervisor of any condition deemed to be unsafe.
• Learn, understand, and comply with all ABM and customer policies.
• Participate in training provided by the IBEW Local Union Hall or ABM, directed at increasing job-related skills and acquiring or maintaining NETA Certification.
• Assist in training of other employees as directed.
• Work according to the schedule prepared by the Project Managers/Technicians Supervisors; to include any local, out of town, out of state and out of country project locations to include projects both in and out of Local Union Jurisdictions.
• Travel as needed to; daily, short term and long term project locations and assignments.
• Work overtime as needed, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Assist in emergencies as needed including emergency calls at non-scheduled hours.
• Assist and ensure that all work areas are returned to a clean, neat, orderly, and safe condition.
• Report to supervisor any information having the potential to affect customer or employee relations.
• Respond in a professional, polite, and helpful manner when dealing with other staff and customers.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English both written and orally with managers and clients

Qualifications

• Obtain and maintain certifications as a NETA Level 2, 3 and 4 Test Technician &