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Field Service Technician - NETA Equivalent - No Certification Needed

SmartTech Staffing Partners

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$35-85 /h
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Houston, TX
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Amazing Opportunity for Testing Relays, Switchgear, etc.

Electrical Field Service Technician NETA II / III / IV | NICET EPT | or Equivalent Field Experience

OVERVIEW This 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

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

Also Preferred:

● OSHA 30, CPR/First Aid

● PowerDB proficiency

● OEM test equipment experience: Megger, Doble, Omicron, or similar