Electrical Testing Technician

Here at The Tri-M Group, LLC and EnerG Test, LLC we are an employee owned company placing our employees first, knowing that highly trained, skilled, and compensated workforce can better serve our customers, our families and our communities. We’ve built a reputation for delivering quality and professional commercial electrical services with safety as a top priority. In addition, we place a strong emphasis on our employees, and it starts with hiring the best and brightest talent in the industry!
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Job Requirements
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization
Summary Description
Under the direction of the Operations Manager this person will perform various advanced tests of electrical power equipment and perform various service tasks to the same equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Adheres to testing and service protocols, including Tri-M procedures, forms, and check sheets, as well as customer requirements, ANSI/IEEE, NETA procedures and OEM requirements.
Understands and follows proper safety and temporary grounding procedures.
Reads and interprets electrical distribution system drawings, including single lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, section and plans views.
Operates hipot, power factor, TTR, CT, primary and secondary injection, relay test equipment and all test sets required at the Testing Tech 1 level.
Performs initial interpretation of all test results, and consults with the testing foreperson and/or supervisor and/or manager for final evaluation.
Performs service tasks related to electrical power equipment, including repair, replacement, refurbishment, and upgrade.
Troubleshoots electrical power equipment problems and performance issues using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Able to plan out a job without being told what to do and lead assigned projects.
Ensures compliance with the National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) High voltage Electrical safety.
Ensures that quality and productivity meet Company and customer standards.
Travels regionally to job sites as needed.
Serves as part of an on-call system and emergency response crew.
Safeguards and maintains Tri‑M equipment and tools.
Completes all testing and service forms and check sheets including preparing reports for review by supervisor.
Capable of operating independently.
Understands electrical distribution system drawings, including single lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, section and plan views.
Assists Substation Technicians as directed by Operations Manager when required.
Assist line crew as needed.
Keeps current with new techniques and developments in the service and testing of electrical power equipment.
Recommends improved methods of operation.
Requisitions materials and supplies; schedules heavy vehicles when necessary.
Job Requirements
Skills/Educational Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent or post-secondary technical training.
NETA Level 2 certified or capable of certification proven by years of experience. Obtain NETA Level 3 certification within 3-5 years.
Completion of an approved electrical apprenticeship and hold a current journeyperson license.
Completion of basic training in fall protection, confined space, LO/TO classes.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the construction field and/or installation of electrical power equipment or related technical field.
Above average understanding of construction standards and procedures for primary and secondary installations and has a demonstrated proficiency.
Successfully demonstrated knowledge and skills required for Testing Tech 2 position.
Demonstrated ability to perform absence of voltage testing over 1000V, protective ground installation and removal, basic troubleshooting and wiring diagram interpretation (normal operating conditions), manage field testing and interface with customer for basic tests and situations.
Current First Aid and CPR cards.
Valid driver’s license and DOT physical.
Willingness to be trained and educated on testing and service techniques, protocols, equipment and technical issues.
Basic working knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), ANSI/IEEE standards, and NETA requirements.
Confident, decisive, safety oriented, and self‑motivated.
Awareness of the latest trade publications and technical papers.
Ability to travel to jobsites, including overnight stays and weekends, as required.
Ability and willingness to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends, based on project demands and schedules.
Maintain a valid driver’s license and ability to meet driving eligibility requirements as outlined in Tri-M/EnerG Test Policies.
Physical Requirements:
Working 40 hours/week, scheduled in 8 to 10 hour shifts.
Standing and climbing 4 to 6 hours/day.
Kneeling, lifting, reaching above shoulders, and bending 4 to 5 hours/day.
Twisting (180° ) and walking 2 to 3 hou

Employment type
Regular Full-Time

Work arrangement
No