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Vertiv · 4 months ago

ERS Traveling NETA Testing Field Engineer A - Tiger Team

Houston, TX, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Vertiv is a company dedicated to empowering the people that will power the future. They are seeking an ERS Traveling NETA Testing Field Engineer A to perform testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems, supervise team members, and represent the company as a Subject Matter Expert.

Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTelecommunications

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems

Perform instrument transformer tests, power transformer testing, automatic transfer switch troubleshooting, generator testing, power meter calibration and high voltage circuit breaker testing

Troubleshooting capabilities, relay calibration, use of load and power quality recording instrumentation, infrared scanners, medium voltage breaker and switchgear testing

Test and troubleshoot complex electrical systems, moderately complex relay systems and power metering

Perform start-up services on switchgear up through the 230 kV class

May perform power system studies including short circuit, arc flash and protective device coordination

Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of day/project using a computer

Represent the Company as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on technical topics

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

Supervise up to 5 team members, providing technical guidance and training on testing of Electrical apparatus

Responsible for safety requirements, training, and reporting of their assigned team members

Qualification

Electrical TestingPower Distribution SystemsNETA III CertificationNational Electrical CodeSwitchgear TestingReport WritingDecision QualityLearning on the FlyPeer RelationshipsProblem SolvingCustomer Focus

Required

Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and two years experience

Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and five years minimum same or similar work experience

High school education or equivalent and six years minimum same or similar work experience

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

Passed the NETA III (International Electrical Testing Association) exam or NICET equivalent

Strong background and experience in most types of switchgear testing through the 230 kV class

Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems, and good aptitude for problem evaluation

Complete projects consistently meeting customer's deadline and on budget

Able to write detailed reports, using a computer

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 work of up to several months

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