Acceptance Testing, Background Investigation, CPR Certification, Car Rentals, Circuit Breakers, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Relations, Documentation, Driver's License, Electricity, Field Trials, First Aid, High Voltage (HV), Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Mentoring, National Electrical Code, Network Operations Center, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), OSHA, On Site Support, Reimbursement, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Switchgear, Technical Leadership, Test Equipment, Testing, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Houston, Texas
POSTED
26 days ago
Electrical Field Service Technician
NETA II / III / IV | NICET EPT | or Equivalent Field Experience
OVERVIEW
Our client, a nationally recognized leader in electrical power services, is seeking Field Service Technicians (Level II–IV) to support acceptance and maintenance testing of medium- and high-voltage equipment across utility, industrial, and data center environments. 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.
Placement title and compensation are commensurate with certification level and field experience. NETA and NICET EPT certifications are preferred but not required — strong hands-on apparatus testing experience will be considered.
KEY 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
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:
OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid
PowerDB proficiency
OEM test equipment experience: Megger, Doble, Omicron, or similar
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Level Experience Hourly Range
Level II-2–4 yrs / NETA II, NICET EPT II, or equivalent $35 – $60/hr
Level III-5–8 yrs / NETA III, NICET EPT III, or equivalent $65 – $75/hr
Level IV-8+ yrs / NETA IV, NICET EPT IV, or equivalent $75 – $85+/hr
Additional Compensation & Benefits:
Per diem: ~$127/day (GSA rate)
Company card or full expense reimbursement
Travel covered: lodging, flights, rental car as applicable
Overtime available depending on project scope
Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
Company vehicle provided
TRAVEL & WORK CONDITIONS
- Up to 50% travel, varies by client and project - Field-based work across industrial, utility, and data center environments - Overtime available on active projects - Standard travel rotation (Regional): Monday out, Friday home — weekends protected - Ideal candidate will be willing to travel as needed for project assignments - Travel requirements may vary based on project scope and location