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Field Service Technician (Power Systems)

SmartTech Staffing Partners

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$35-85 /h
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Los Angeles, CA
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Join

our growing team of expert Power Systems Technicians.

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

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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 some travel-Not a hard requirement.