• Field Technician I

    Voltyx (Albert Lea, MN)


    Overview

    **Job Title:** Field Technician I

    About The Company:

    At Electric Power Systems, we specialize in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance testing for a wide range of clients including Utility, Generation, Renewables, Industrial, Transit, Data Centers, and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to providing a culture of safety and technical expertise as a way of setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

     

    As a NETA accredited independent electrical testing & engineering organization, we set the standard for technical expertise and uncompromising safety within the renewable energy, data centers, and industrial industries.

    We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package including:

    + Competitive pay

    + Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources

    + Career Path Planning

    + Incentives for Professional Certifications

    + Competitive Per Diem

    + Referral Bonuses

    + Tuition Reimbursement

    + Medical, vision, and dental benefits

    + 401k with company match

     

    Field Technician I

    Compensation

    The hourly rate for this position is between $25.00 – $35.00 per hour.

     

    Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

    Job Summary:

    The Field Technician I will inspect, test, and maintain High, Medium, and Low electrical power equipment. Technicians will work with electrical equipment, such as SF6 & vacuum circuit breakers, pad mount transformers/GSU transformers, grounding, instrument transformers, and variance of switches both manual and motor operated.

    Responsibilities

    + Performingentry level testing ofHigh, Medium, and Low electrical power equipmentunder supervision.

    + Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnelin order totroubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning.

    + Prepare andmaintainreports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed.

    + Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components in a substation.

    Qualifications

    Required Skills/Abilities:

    + Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

    + Complete a satisfactory criminal background check.

    + Able to work overtime and travel out of town for periods of time.

    + Must have a valid driver's license and currently have and be able tomaintaina good drivingrecord.

    Preferred** **Skills/Abilities** **:

    + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    + Experience with the following:

    + Voltage Verification

    + Contact Resistance

    + Insulation Resistance

    + Test Equipment Set Up

    + Read and Understand One-Line Drawings

    + Understand equipment identification and hazards associated with them

    Education and Experience:

    + 0–1 yearIndustry Experienceor2 Year Technical Degree

    Physical Requirements:

    + Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70 lbs.

     

    EPS is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), political affiliation, military service, national origin, age or any other characteristics protected by state or federal laws.

     

    EPS does not work with individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies, and will not recognize claim to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

     

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    **Job Locations** _US-MN-Albert Lea_

    **Posted Date** _2 weeks ago_ _(7/8/2025 4:10 PM)_

    **_ID_** _2025-5795_

    **_\# of Openings_** _1_

    **_Category_** _Field Technician_