Commissioning Field Engineer (NETA III), Electrical Testing

Company: ABM
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: September 18, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

Short Description for Internal Candidates
This role performs a variety of electrical tasks safely, including installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, testing, repairing and installation in large commercial projects.
Description for Internal Candidates
Position Summary Details

ABM Industries is seeking a Field Engineer (NETA III) / Senior Field Engineer (NETA IV) to join our Electrical Power Solutions team. The Level III or IV NETA Certified Technician is responsible for the safe and efficient installation and testing of electrical power distribution equipment for customers in the assigned territory. In this role, you will travel approximately 90% of the time, working both independently and with a crew, and handle the performance and management of routine, moderately complex, and complex tasks and projects, record-keeping, evaluation of test data, and preparation of field service reports. Additionally, you will be responsible to coach, mentoring, training, developing, and supervising Level I, II, & III NETA certified Trainees, Assistants, and Technicians.

Essential Functions

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up and collect data on electrical systems.
• Supervise Trainees, Assistants, and Technicians in the completion of electrical testing duties.
• Guide, mentor, train, and supervise Level I and II certified NETA Trainees and Assistant Technicians.
• Observe testing, assign work on projects to capable technicians, ensure testing of similar items is consistent across test technicians
• Track project scope completion and communicate ABM and Customer Management
• Maintain, test, repair, rebuild, and replace low, medium, and high-voltage switchgear and circuit breakers.
• Troubleshoot automatic transfer switches.
• Test and inspect low, medium, and high-voltage cable installations.
• Maintain, test, and repair transformers and related equipment.
• Test and calibrate solid-state and electromechanical relays.
• Perform relay calibration and power metering.
• Conduct low and medium-voltage motor control center and contractor testing.
• Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.
• Test and commission protection and control systems on high voltage substations.
• Sample and interpret insulated fluids.
• Complete Job Hazard Analyses including but not limited to arc-flash and shock analyses
• Review and submit timecards, expense, and project reports.
• Document test results and complete field reports.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty.
• Maintain strict compliance with regulatory laws
• Assist in the sales process acting as the technical expert in electrical testing and maintenance of electrical equipment
  Qualifications
  
  • Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in electrical testing.
  • Must hold a current NETA Level III or IV, or NICET equivalent, certification.
  • The candidate should have experience working in and leading a small team
  • Experience in or capable of managing medium to large-sized (multi-month) projects
  • Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards
  • Familiar with NFPA70E Electrical Safety standards
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies (e.g. ground fault)
  • Ability to travel regionally and nationally 90%
  • Skilled in testing digital relays (SEL 700G or comparable)
  • Skilled in using Enoserv RTS
  • Must be knowledgeable in lockout/tag out and hazardous energy control procedures.
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Familiarization with Megger and Omnicron test equipment is a plus
    Preferred Qualifications
    
    • Must have experience in an electrical testing environment.
    • Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards
      
      Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates
      
      About Us
      
      ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues of approximately $6.4 billion and over 130,000 employees in 300+ offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM's comprehensive capabilities include electrical & lighting, energy solutions, facilities engineering, HVAC & mechanical, janitorial, landscape & turf, mission critical solutions and parking, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. Founded in 1909, ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes - from schools and commercial buildings to hospitals, data centers, manufacturing plants and airports.
      
      The Company may require that the successful candidate hired for this position be fully-vaccinated for COVID-19, if and to the extent permitted by applicable law. The Company will make exceptions for medical, sincerely held religious belief, or other legally required exceptions.
      
      ABM is an EOE/AA (M/F/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation)

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