Field Service Technician
6 - 10 years
Greater Houston
Full-time
Remote
1 month ago
About the role
NETA Field Service Technician
Company: United Power Services
Location: Travel-Based / Multiple Project Sites
Industry: Electrical Testing & Commissioning
Position Summary
United Power Services is seeking a motivated and safety-focused NETA Field Service Technician to support electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting projects across industrial facilities, substations, and data centers. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in power systems testing who enjoys travel, problem-solving, and working in critical power environments.
The ideal candidate will have experience performing acceptance and maintenance testing on medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment while following NETA, IEEE, and manufacturer standards.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Experience
What We Offer
Apply Today
If you’re looking to join a growing team where your experience makes an impact and your career can continue to grow, we’d love to hear from you.
Company: United Power Services
Location: Travel-Based / Multiple Project Sites
Industry: Electrical Testing & Commissioning
Position Summary
United Power Services is seeking a motivated and safety-focused NETA Field Service Technician to support electrical testing, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting projects across industrial facilities, substations, and data centers. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on experience in power systems testing who enjoys travel, problem-solving, and working in critical power environments.
The ideal candidate will have experience performing acceptance and maintenance testing on medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment while following NETA, IEEE, and manufacturer standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning of electrical power systems and equipment
- Conduct acceptance and maintenance testing on breakers, transformers, relays, switchgear, cables, and protective devices
- Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and one-line diagrams
- Complete detailed field service reports and testing documentation
- Utilize testing equipment such as meggers, ducters, TTRs, relay test sets, and infrared equipment
- Ensure all work is completed safely and in compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70E, NETA, and company standards
- Support outage planning, startup, and commissioning activities
- Communicate professionally with customers, project managers, and field teams
- Travel to customer sites as needed
Qualifications
- Previous experience in electrical testing, commissioning, or field service
- NETA certification preferred (Level II or higher strongly preferred)
- Experience with medium- and high-voltage equipment
- Understanding of protective relays, transformers, switchgear, and power distribution systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documents
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to travel as required for projects
- Strong troubleshooting and communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Data center or substation testing experience
- PowerDB or similar reporting software experience
- NFPA 70E training/certifications
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with overtime opportunities
- Per diem and travel accommodations when applicable
- Company vehicle, tools, and testing equipment
- Career growth and certification support
- Opportunity to work on large-scale industrial and mission-critical projects
- Smaller team environment with direct access to leadership and strong growth opportunities
Apply Today
If you’re looking to join a growing team where your experience makes an impact and your career can continue to grow, we’d love to hear from you.
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