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NETA Technician

Global Talent Resources, Inc

Milwaukee, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$40–$80 Per Hour
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Circuit Breakers, Circuit Testing, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Consulting, Detail Oriented, Electrical Components, Electrical Power Distribution, Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Utility, Electricity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Fishing, IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers), Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Injections, Intravenous Therapies, Leadership, Maintenance - Electrical, Manufacturing, Medium Voltage (MV), Microsoft Office, National Electrical Code, OSHA, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Recreation, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sports, Startup, Switchgear, Team Player, Testing, Very Low Frequency (VLF), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Milwaukee, WI
POSTED
28 days ago

Location(s)

  • Wisconsin - Must live in WI but will travel around the country.

Compensation

$40-$80/hr.

Position Summary

A highly skilled NETA-Certified Technician responsible for testing, maintaining, and commissioning low- and medium-voltage electrical power systems. This role involves performing detailed inspections, troubleshooting, and evaluating critical equipment such as switchgear, transformers, protective relays, and power cables. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, knowledge of industry standards, and a commitment to safety, quality, and effective communication while working both independently and within a team environment.

Job Function

  • Interpret and analyze electrical one-line diagrams
  • Perform testing, maintenance, startup, and commissioning of electrical power distribution systems
  • Inspect, test, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair electrical equipment
  • Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
  • Power cables (Tan Delta and VLF testing)
  • Battery backup systems
  • Current and potential transformers
  • Grounding systems (point-to-point testing)
  • Protective relays
  • Switchgear and panelboards
  • Power transformers

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience testing and evaluating low- and medium-voltage electrical power systems
  • NETA Level II, III, or IV Certification

Qualifications

  • Strong background in testing, maintaining, and commissioning electrical power systems
  • In-depth knowledge of NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Specifications
  • Familiarity with NFPA 70B and industry electrical codes and standards
  • OSHA Electrical Safety and NFPA 70E safety training
  • Up-to-date knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, IEEE/ANSI standards, and electrical classifications
  • Experience with circuit breaker testing (primary and secondary injection)
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment
  • Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to safety and quality
  • Willingness to travel overnight up to 10%

Benefits

  • Assistance, tools, and resources to support success
  • Collaborative, engaging, and respectful workplace environment
  • Opportunities for career growth and skills development

Appealing Facts About Living in Wisconsin

  • Affordable cost of living compared to many other U.S. regions
  • Access to outdoor recreation, including lakes, hiking, fishing, and winter sports
  • Strong sense of community with a mix of urban and small-town living options
  • Home to growing energy and manufacturing industries
  • Four-season climate offering a variety of seasonal activities

 

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Global Talent Resources, Inc. (GTR) is a power industry recruiting firm specializing in substation, transmission, and distribution careers. With 15+ years of experience, we connect engineering and leadership professionals to top roles with leading utilities, cooperatives, EPCs, and consulting firms nationwide.

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About the Company

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Global Talent Resources, Inc

Global Talent Resources Corporation is your Single Source provider for all of your Staffing Solutions… whether you need Executive Level Retained Search, Retained Search for a mid-level or key hands on contributor position, Contingency Search, or Contract/Temporary Staffing, we have the expertise and experience to address your concern in a timely manner. Global Talent Resources Corporation was built on solid moral principles, "Always Do The Right Thing and Be Honest With Your Clients, Candidates, and Employees". Global Talent has over 45 years of combined Direct Recruiting, Retained, Contingency, and Contract Search Staffing experience across a wide array of position disciplines.

Global Talent brings competitive advantages to you with our direct recruiting approach to all staffing assignments…we research, source, and directly recruit from competitive and peripherally related industries searching for the best talent to be sure we give you an edge over the competition…we do not simply mine the internet and job boards. Our qualification and reference checking process done on your behalf is extremely thorough assuring that all candidates you interview are worth the investment.

Whether you need to conduct a confidential search for a new President, have a high priority need for a Six Sigma Black Belt, or are searching for a Contract Engineer to help out with a project, please call us immediately, we have the expertise to provide the Staffing Solutions you need to be successful!

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