What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Field Service Technician position at Channel Personnel Services?
This is a field-based role for technically skilled professionals who take pride in quality workmanship, operate with a safety-first mindset, and are ready to contribute to a high-utilization team with a deep project pipeline.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Field Testing & Technical Services
- Perform acceptance and maintenance testing per NETA standards on medium- and high-voltage equipment
- Test and troubleshoot:
- Switchgear (LV/MV)
- Power transformers
- Circuit breakers
- Protective relays and protection systems
- Execute LOTO and safety procedures in compliance with NFPA 70E
- Conduct arc-flash and shock hazard evaluations as required
- Reporting & Documentation
- Analyze test results and identify deficiencies
- Generate detailed field service reports and documentation
- Provide timely updates to management and clients on findings and project status
- Team & Leadership
- Support or lead field crews depending on experience and certification level
- Mentor junior technicians and trainees as applicable
- Leadership Expectations by Level:
- Level II: Executes testing under supervision; building technical foundation
- Level III: Leads small crews, owns portions of projects independently
- Level IV: SME / Lead Tech — client-facing, full project ownership, mentors junior staff
QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS
- Required:
- 2–8 years of electrical testing experience (range is level dependent)
- Strong understanding of power distribution systems
- Familiarity with NETA standards and NFPA 70E
- Ability to travel up to 50%
- Valid driver's license with clean driving record
- Ability to pass background check and drug screening
- Certification — One of the Following:
- NETA Certification (Level II, III, or IV) — preferred
- NICET EPT Certification (Level II, III, or IV) — accepted equivalent
- No certification — candidates with strong hands-on apparatus testing experience will be considered; certification is not required to apply
- Also Preferred:
- PowerDB proficiency
- OEM test equipment experience: Megger, Doble, Omicron, or similar