NABCO · 1 day ago
Field Service Technician
Brighton, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNABCO is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform electrical apparatus work onsite at customer facilities. The role involves electrical testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades, and repairs to electrical apparatus, while ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the execution of mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities
Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and writing diagrams to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems
Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean all components in a substation
Ability to assist in the following tests:
Transformer Testing – Power factor, TTR, insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge, and leakage reactance
Cable Testing – Insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, partial discharge, and cable thumper
Circuit Breaker Testing – Insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, breaker timing, SF6 gas analysis, CT testing, high current testing, secondary injection testing, and vacuum bottle integrity testing
Participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment
Participates in safety meetings and training
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list; other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Performs electrical apparatus work onsite at customers facilities
Assist in the execution of mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities
Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and writing diagrams to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems
Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean all components in a substation
Ability to assist in the following tests: Transformer Testing – Power factor, TTR, insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge, and leakage reactance
Cable Testing – Insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, partial discharge, and cable thumper
Circuit Breaker Testing – Insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, breaker timing, SF6 gas analysis, CT testing, high current testing, secondary injection testing, and vacuum bottle integrity testing
Participate in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment
Participates in safety meetings and training
Familiarize with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations
Ability to assist in complex mechanical and electrical problems
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Must have strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines
Has demonstrated the ability to be consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc
Demonstrates organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements
Demonstrates the responsibility required to keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean and organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations
Must be willing to relocate within 60 miles of the hiring regional office
Corporate business hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, but depending on the scope of works hours outside of business hours will be required
Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations
Must be able to work overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays
Must be able to travel on overnight, multi-day, out-of-town projects
Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner
Requires a High School Diploma or GED
Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check and motor vehicle check
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing
Must have a valid driver's license and be willing to obtain an endorsement to operate a combined vehicle weight up to 26k lbs
Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 50 lbs
Must be willing to obtain a company paid TWIC card, OSHA 10/30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and CPR training
Preferred
Doble DTAF and Power DB knowledge is preferred, training will be provided
Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology, or Military experience is preferred but not required
Experience in electrical substation testing, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and commissioning is preferred, but not required
Benefits
Must be willing to obtain a company paid TWIC card
OSHA 10/30 hour
MSHA
NFPA 70E
CPR training
Company
NABCO
North American Breaker Company (NABCO) was founded in 1996 in North Hollywood, California with the intention to fill an ever growing need for a reliable, honest, and hardworking supplier of name brand circuit breakers, fuses, hardware, switches, motor control as well as many other electrical devices in the electrical wholesale industry.
Founded in 1996
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2015-01-12Acquired
Leadership Team
R
Robert Rayburn
Co-founder
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