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Field Technician I

Voltyx, Ankeny, IA, United States


Overview

Job Title:

Field Technician I

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-Termand Long-TermDisabilityCoverage

EmployeeAssistanceProgram(EAP)

Perks:

CompetitivePay

TalentDevelopment–Instructor-Led TechnicalCoursesandOnlineLearning

Career Path Planning

Incentives for Professional Certifications

Competitive Per Diem for Travel

ReferralBonuses

TuitionReimbursement

Position 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-IA-Ankeny

Posted Date

1 month ago

(3/26/2026 5:10 PM)

ID

2026-7098

# of Openings

1

Category

Field Technician