Lead Electrical Test Technician Alexandria, VA, M.C. Dean, Alexandria, VA


M.C. Dean -
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Alexandria, VA, US
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Lead Electrical Test Technician Alexandria, VA

Job description

U.S. Electrical Testing specializes in electrical acceptance testing, maintenance testing, and commissioning services for the nation's most recognizable mission-critical facilities, secure environments, commercial and industrial clients, and electrical contractors. The company's capabilities include emergency response, engineering services, and turn-key installation and repair.

  • Work alongside the team to conduct thorough electrical system inspections and tests to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations (PMs and CM - as applicable).
  • Provide oversight and observe how technicians perform their work, offering feedback and guidance to ensure testing procedures meet safety and regulatory requirements (PMs and CM - as applicable).
  • Aid with troubleshooting and diagnosing complex electrical issues in a variety of industrial and commercial environments.
  • Assist with day-to-day on-site PM scheduling under the oversight of the Project Manager and collaborate with on-site teams to develop efficient testing strategies, minimizing downtime during maintenance.
  • Provide support with reviewing reports (i.e., MOPs, MSOWs, etc.) on testing results.
  • Identify opportunities for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for repairs and/or upgrades of equipment and provide recommendations for the necessary actions.
  • Stay current on industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously improve testing methodologies.
  • Prioritize safety by following established protocols and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills to liaise with clients and address their concerns during the testing process.

Schedule

  • Availability Onsite support 2x a month, Friday-Sunday (7p-7a) or as applicable based on work.
  • Attending Wednesday in-person meeting with government client.
  • Support other projects during the week to fulfill 40hours for the week. If scheduled for weekend work, overnight and weekend rates are applicable and utilized.
  • Support and coordinate with client for walk-through during the week in preparation for routine and/or large-scale electrical PM and/or CM (as applicable) testing.

Additional Note: It would be beneficial to pool a candidate that has a NETA certification since that has been an ask from client in the past.

Position Summary

  • Programs, installs and maintains protective relaying and metering. Performs electrical tests and repairs concerned with maintenance and performance evaluation of in-service relays to prevent and remedy abnormal behavior or failure of transmission and distribution equipment. Analyzes test results and interprets electrical diagrams to locate defective equipment.
  • Essential responsibilities and activities include but are not limited to:
  • Proficiently uses hand, power tools, meters and other test equipment in energized electrical rooms, vaults, and substations to install, maintain, repair and program protective relays and associated wiring and equipment
  • Applies, reads, understands, reviews and corrects schematic, wiring diagram blueprints and substation drawings and inspections
  • Programs and operates various test equipment and exercises all safe work practices as outlined in the company safety handbook
  • Commissions new relay and metering installations
  • Coordinates testing, troubleshooting and repairs of relaying and other equipment with other department personnel
  • Performs maintenance on and testing of relays and associated equipment such as standby generators and display meters
  • Troubleshoots, repairs and replaces components involved in questionable operations and failures
  • Participates in emergency callouts
  • Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned

Position / Candidate Requirement - To Include Education & Years of Experience

  • Valid Drivers License
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% - 50% of the time
  • Strong Oral, Written and Presentation Skills
  • Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives
  • Strong MS Excel, Word, Power DB, and Smartsheet experience is a plus
  • 10+ years of experience in Related field with a High School Diploma / GED

Abilities

  • Lifts at least 100 pounds at one time and 60 pounds for an extended period.
  • Relocates a 12-foot stepladder without assistance.
  • Works at various heights up to 60 feet and can climb and maintain balance on scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks and all types of ladders.
  • Walks, climbs, lifts, squats, crawls, kneels, pushes, pulls, and reaches overhead on a routine and repetitive basis.
  • Possess good vision (may be corrected vision), the ability to see in color, and the ability to hear and communicate in English.
  • May use a standard ladder without exceeding the weight limit while carrying tools.
  • Tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
  • Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (including finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • See details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  • Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Other Abilities

  • Pulls, pushes or drags up to 80 pounds with or without assistance.
  • Sits, stands, stoops or twists for extended periods of time
  • Works both indoors and outdoors in extreme temperatures including heat, cold, humidity, temperature swings and inclement weather, frequent exposure to dust, odor, electrical, mechanical, loud noise and toxic hazards.
  • Operates hand tools, heavy equipment, light trucks and power tools; 20/20 corrected vision is required to perform visual inspection of small defects, small parts and operation of measurement devices and assembly of fabricated parts.
  • May be required to work after-hours, weekends and holidays and respond timely to urgent or emergency situations.
  • Certifications (desired/advantageous): NETA level III, or IV preferred.

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Full-time 2024-07-13
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