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Sr. Field Technician

Voltyx, Syracuse, NY, United States


Overview

Job Title

: Sr. Field Technician

About The Company:

Electric Power Systems (EPS) is a NETA-accredited independent electrical testing and engineering organization specializing in electrical acceptance testing, commissioning, and maintenance for clients across Data Centers, Utility, Generation, Renewables, Transit, Industrial and Commercial Facilities throughout North America. We are committed to safety, technical expertise, and setting the standard of excellence in the power industry.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Health Savings Account (HSA) and a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Perks:

Competitive Pay

Talent Development – Instructor-Led Technical Courses and Online Learning

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Professional Certifications

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

Referral Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

Position Summary:

The Sr. Field Technician 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. Technicians will implement safety policies.

Responsibilities

Must be able to drive daily locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel

Lead safety briefings on job sites, identify, eliminate, or mitigate hazards

Perform High, Medium, and Low voltage testing of electrical power equipment as a crew leader

Utilize Human Performance Error Elimination concepts and tool

Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel in order to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and determine optimum equipment functioning

Prepare and maintain reports detailing all tests, repairs, and maintenance performed

Troubleshoot, repair, replace, and clean equipment and components

Leader in Safety Culture and responsible for other team members

Ability to install, test and maintain electrical apparatus

Understand the theory behind and reason for testing with the ability to analyze results

Develop and write reports

Create plans for testing apparatus

Project management of large scale and complex

Ability to train and qualify Field Technician I, II and

Interact with customers

Ability to perform complex troubleshooting

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 to maintain a good driving

record

Preferred Skills/Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication

Experience with the following test equipment

:

Power Factor

Ductor

Megger

CT ration & saturation

Hi-Pot

Knowledge of the following equipment:

Circuit Breakers

Low Voltage, Medium Voltage, High Voltage | LV/MV/HV

Transformers

Switchgear

Motors

PT's & CCVT's

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s or associate degree in electrical/Electronic technology, or Military experience preferred

10+ Years Relevant Industry Experience

NETAIIICertified or NETAIVCertified a plus

Physical Requirements:

Able to climb ladders, stand for extended periods, able to lift 70Lbs

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 claims to any unsolicited resumes or candidate information.

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Job Locations

US-NY-Syracuse

Posted Date

3 weeks ago

(4/7/2026 12:02 PM)

ID

2026-7168

# of Openings

1

Category

Sr. Field Technician