Job Details

Electrical Field Technician

ABM Industries is seeking an Electrical Field Test Technician to join our Electrical Power Services team for a full-time, direct hire travel role in Reno, NV. The Sr. Travel Technician will be 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 100% 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. Pay: $67.00 - $70.00 hourly rate. A specific offer will vary based on applicant's experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package.

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 1 and 2 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.
• Communicate on-site work progress back to ABM Management Team.
• 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 contactor testing.
• Start-up, troubleshoot, and repair generator controls and transfer schemes.
• 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.
• The candidate should have experience working with a team.
• Experience in working on projects.
• Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards.
• Familiar with NFPA70E Electrical Safety standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical performance deficiencies.
• Ability to travel regionally 100%.
• Knowledgeable in lockout/tag-out and hazardous energy control procedures.
• Clean Driving Record and Drug-Free.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with NETA Acceptance and Maintenance Testing Standards.
• Hold a current NETA Level 3 or 4 or NICET equivalent, or equivalent experience.

ABM will accept applications for this job until 09/26/2025. ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.