Power Systems Electrical Field Technician

Position Summary

Key Responsibilities

Field Data Collection

Perform detailed field surveys of electrical distribution systems.
• Collect equipment information required for:
• Arc Flash Studies
• Short Circuit Studies
• Protective Device Coordination Studies
• Power Quality Studies
• Electrical System Assessments
• Medium and Low Voltage Design Projects
• Document:
• Equipment nameplate information
• Protective devices
• Breaker settings
• Fuse sizes
• CT/PT ratios
• Cable sizes and lengths
• Transformer data
• Switchgear configurations
• Motor control centers
• UPS systems
• ATS systems
• Panelboards
• Switchboards
• Verify existing one-line diagrams and identify discrepancies.
• Develop red-line markups of electrical drawings.
• Photograph equipment and maintain organized project documentation.

Field Work

• Safely open and inspect energized and de-energized electrical equipment in accordance with NFPA 70E and company safety procedures.
• Work inside:
• Switchgear
• Switchboards
• MCCs
• Panelboards
• Transformer vaults
• Relay cabinets
• Substations
• Perform basic electrical measurements using appropriate test equipment.
• Work around energized equipment and install power quality meters.
• Support engineering site investigations and troubleshooting activities.

Field Oversight / Owner's Representation

• Serve as on-site technical representative for Shermco clients during electrical construction, equipment installation, and commissioning activities.
• Observe and document contractor work for conformance with drawings and specifications.
• Witness factory and field acceptance testing and verify commissioning procedures are performed per approved test plans.
• Track and report installation progress, deficiencies, and open items to the client.
• Review contractor red-lines, test reports, and closeout documentation for completeness.
• Support punch list development and verification of corrective actions.

Travel 60% expected with a considerable amount of that travel being in the region of the office.

Selected individual is expected to have or perform the following:

• a valid driver's license
• travel to customer sites each week including overnight travel, if necessary
• ability to work off hours and weekend outages
• ability to pass client required background checks and drug screening

Documentation

• Organize collected information into engineering packages.
• Maintain accurate equipment databases.
• Prepare field reports.
• Upload project documentation into engineering document management systems.
• Coordinate with engineers to resolve missing or conflicting field information.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent field experience.
• 5+ years working on industrial or commercial electrical power systems.
• Experience working with:
• Medium Voltage Switchgear
• Low Voltage Switchgear
• MCCs
• Panelboards
• Transformers
• Protective Relays
• Ability to read electrical one-line diagrams.
• Ability to identify electrical equipment in the field.
• Working knowledge of the NEC.
• Strong computer skills.

Preferred

• NFPA 70E qualified person.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• Experience supporting arc flash studies.
• Experience working with VFD's, UPS and ATS systems
• Experience supporting SKM or ETAP studies.
• Experience using AutoCAD.
• NETA certification.
• Electrical Journeyman background.
• Experience in hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, manufacturing, or mission-critical facilities.