Field Service Technician

​* Simple Staffing is hiring for this position on behalf of Group CBS *

Overview

Build a career working hands-on with the electrical equipment that keeps power flowing. Group CBS is seeking a Field Service Technician to support testing, preventative maintenance, commissioning, upgrades and repairs at customer facilities. This is an introductory opportunity for mechanically inclined candidates, including transitioning military personnel and veterans, who are eager to learn.

Salary: $30.00 - $60.00 per hour

Schedule

Full-time, hourly | Standard business hours Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, travel and on-call duties as needed

What you will do

• Assist with electrical and mechanical service on power transmission, distribution and generation equipment at customer sites.
• Read manuals, schematics and wiring diagrams to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Help troubleshoot, clean, repair and replace substation components and assist with equipment installation and commissioning.
• Support transformer testing, including power factor, turns ratio (TTR), insulation resistance, SFRA, winding resistance, partial discharge and leakage reactance.
• Support cable testing, including insulation resistance, tan delta, hipot, TDR, partial discharge and cable fault location (thumper).
• Support circuit breaker testing, including insulation and contact resistance, power factor, timing, SF6 analysis, CT testing, high-current and secondary-injection testing, and vacuum bottle integrity.
• Participate in safety meetings and training; maintain tools, test equipment and vehicles in clean, serviceable condition.
• Complete time, expense, status and service documentation accurately and on time.

What success looks like

• Safe, accurate field work that follows customer requirements and applicable standards.
• Reliable support for testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and emergency response.
• Well-maintained equipment, timely documentation and strong teamwork.
• Continuous growth in technical skill and independent problem-solving.

What we are looking for

• Mechanical aptitude, curiosity and a willingness to learn complex electrical systems.
• Ability to assist with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and communicate clearly.
• Comfort with email, internet, data entry and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA, DOT and related safety requirements.
• Knowledge of Doble DTAF and PowerDB is preferred; training is provided.
• Education and experience
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic technology, or military experience, preferred but not required.
• Experience with electrical substations, testing, construction, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly or commissioning preferred but not required.
• Entry-level candidates with strong mechanical aptitude and a learning mindset are encouraged to apply.
• Physical requirements and work environment
• Lift and maneuver at least 70 pounds.
• Work safely near energized electrical substations.
• Travel overnight and on multi-day, out-of-town assignments; work overtime and rotating emergency on-call shifts.
• Reside or relocate within 60 miles of the hiring regional office.
• Additional information
• Valid driver’s license required; willingness to obtain an endorsement for combined vehicle weight up to 26,000 pounds.
• Must pass pre-employment criminal background and motor-vehicle checks, drug and alcohol screening, and periodic random testing.
• Must be willing to complete company-paid TWIC, OSHA 10/30, MSHA, NFPA 70E and CPR training.

• Compensation range is DOE

Requirements

• Lift and maneuver at least 70 pounds.
• Work safely near energized electrical substations.
• Travel overnight and on multi-day, out-of-town assignments; work overtime and rotating emergency on-call shifts.
• Reside or relocate within 60 miles of the hiring regional office.