Electrical Field Service Test Technician

Position Overview

JET Electrical Testing, LLC is seeking experienced electrical test technicians for the position of Field Service Test Technician.
Based at JET 2320 East State Street (ADP), Hamilton, NJ, our growing IBEW (Union) electrical testing company services projects primarily in New Jersey
as well as in NY, MD, FL, DE, MA, PA, TN, NC, and more. We offer good pay ($30.00 - $75.00 per hour with significant overtime),benefits (Medical, Dental, Annuity, and Pension paid through the local union hall), training, and a clear path for career ascension.
Overnight travel is rare, but candidates must be willing to travel between job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform operational verification for all internal circuit breaker controls and alarms.
• Verify all AC and DC relay wiring.
• Ensure current transformer (CT) wiring ratio and polarity from the CT to the relays is correct.
• Simulate and verify wiring for potential devices (CCVT’s and PT’s) connecting devices to relays or instruments.
• Verify systems associated with power transformers including load tap changers (LTC’s), fans, pumps, alarms, sudden pressure relays, and controls.
• Confirm operational status of electrical or mechanical safety interlock systems.
• Verify auxiliary power systems including generators, bus transfer, and other equipment.
• Test relay protective schemes such as breaker failure, transfer trip (Tone and Fiber), bus differential, transformer differential, and line protection schemes.
• Mark up project drawings to reflect as-built/modified conditions (including cable diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, relay rack arrangements, and layout drawings); actual CAD updates are performed by others.
• Conduct circuit tracing and verification.
• Perform additional tasks as required, including:
  • Electrical tests (Hi-pot, Doble, TTR, Ductor, Megger)
  • Battery voltage regulator setup
  • Battery electrolyte quality checks
  • Auxiliary power transformer tap setup
  • Operational verification of both manual and motor-operated disconnects

Required Qualifications

• Possess technical expertise related to electric transmission and distribution equipment.
• Fully knowledgeable of the National Electrical Code, National Electric Safety Code, Fall Protection, LOTO, OSHA regulations, Confined Spaces, ARC Flash, Shock Hazards, and Safe Work Practices, with experience in energized high voltage facilities.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience as a trained technician.
• Ability to read, modify, and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and logic diagrams.
• Familiarity with various test equipment including circuit breaker timing apparatus, high potential AC/DC test equipment, high current/low impedance ohmmeters, digital multi-meters, relay test apparatus, and power quality metering.
• Strong computer skills with MS-Word, MS-Excel, and Windows; willingness to learn new software (AutoCAD is a plus).
• Ability to work in an IBEW union environment and willingness to join if not already a member.
• Possession of a valid and clean driver’s license.
• Strong work ethic with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and background check.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Annuity & Pension (paid through the Local Union Hall)