Sr. Field Technician

About This Role

This Senior Field Technician role serves as the highest-level technical field resource, leading crews, managing complex testing and maintenance projects, and acting as a primary interface with customers and engineering teams. It combines advanced technical expertise, leadership, and project coordination to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of substation work across a wide range of electrical equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and enforce all company safety policies and procedures, ensuring proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe work practices
• Lead daily job site safety briefings, proactively identifying, eliminating, and mitigating hazards
• Champion a strong safety culture, holding team members accountable and promoting continuous improvement through incident reviews and lessons learned
• Utilize Human Performance Error Reduction (HPE) tools and principles to minimize risk and enhance operational reliability
• Lead crews in the testing, inspection, maintenance, and commissioning of high, medium, and low voltage electrical equipment
• Install, test, and maintain electrical apparatus including circuit breakers (SF6, vacuum, LV), transformers (GSU and pad-mounted), instrument transformers, grounding systems, battery systems, and switch gear
• Perform and lead complex troubleshooting of electrical and control systems, determining root cause and implementing corrective actions
• Analyze test results using a strong understanding of electrical theory to validate system performance and identify deficiencies
• Consult schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and engineering resources to optimize equipment functionality and resolve issues
• Direct repair, replacement, and maintenance activities to ensure reliable restoration of equipment and systems
• Develop testing plans, procedures, and work scopes for electrical apparatus and commissioning activities
• Prepare, review, and approve detailed reports documenting testing, maintenance, repairs, and system performance
• Create and manage project documentation including test reports, discrepancy lists, and closure packages
• Lead execution of large-scale and complex projects, coordinating field activities to meet schedule, quality, and safety requirements
• Support project planning, resource coordination, and work sequencing to optimize field efficiency
• Train, mentor, and qualify Field Technician I, II, and III personnel, ensuring development of technical skills and safe work practices
• Provide technical leadership and guidance

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)