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About the Role
The Field Service Technician – Development Program is an entry-level role designed to build a pipeline of qualified, safety-first field technicians. New hires receive comprehensive training before deploying nationwide to perform electrical field testing, commissioning, and service activities on power systems equipment.
Responsibilities
- Assist senior technicians with electrical field testing, commissioning, and service activities on power systems equipment at customer sites.
- Execute assigned test points and procedures accurately.
- Apply NFPA 70E requirements and site-specific safety rules on energized and de-energized equipment.
- Complete daily job hazard analyses (JHAs) and help mitigate electrical hazards.
- Set up and operate relay test sets, insulation-resistance testers, HiPot equipment, digital multimeters, and power-quality analyzers.
- Build proficiency with RTS and relay-programming software.
- Record test data accurately and help develop test procedures and reports.
- Use Microsoft Office and Excel to document and report field results.
- Complete the POWERX National Technician Development Program and continue on-the-job learning.
- Pursue industry certifications and credentials, including NETA.
- Represent POWERX professionally at client sites nationwide.
- Communicate test findings clearly and professionally to internal teams and customers.
Requirements
- Must pass a satisfactory background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) check.
- Must pass pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol screening.
- Basic understanding of electrical theory and power systems fundamentals.
- Ability to learn and apply testing standards and NFPA 70E safety requirements.
- Ability to read wire schematics and one-line diagrams.
- Ability to review scopes of work and drawings.
- Growing proficiency with Doble, Omicron, Megger, and RTS test software.
- Sound safety judgment and strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional, customer-facing interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently in variable field conditions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Coachability during training.
- Willingness to pursue industry certifications and credentials.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively.
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules, sites, and crews.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to adverse conditions, electrical hazards, outdoor substation environments, and data center hot/cold aisles.
- Ability to wear mandated PPE.
- Ability to relocate to Phoenix, AZ for five weeks of paid, in-person training.
- Ability to successfully complete all training requirements.
Skills
- Electrical field testing
- Commissioning
- Service activities on power systems equipment
- Basic measurements
- Acceptance testing
- Maintenance testing
- Electrical safety
- Hazard control
- NFPA 70E
- PPE
- Lockout/tagout (LOTO)
- Live-dead-live verification
- Job hazard analyses (JHAs)
- Relay test sets (Doble, Omicron, Megger)
- Insulation-resistance testers
- HiPot equipment
- Digital multimeters
- Power-quality analyzers
- RTS test software
- Relay-programming software
- Transformer testing
- Breaker testing
- Documentation
- Reporting
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer representation
- Schematic reading
- Blueprint reading
- Wire schematics
- One-line diagrams
Location
- Nationwide
- Phoenix, AZ
Work Type
- Full-time
- Entry-level
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 0–1 years of experience
- Entry-level
- Progression toward 1–3 years of experience
Education Level
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate degree or trade/technical school certificate or diploma (preferred)
- OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED, or Power DB certificates or training (preferred)
- NETA certification (pursued after hire, preferred)
- Working knowledge of protective relay concepts and microprocessor-based relay testing (preferred)
Benefits
- Paid, structured classroom and hands-on training
- Company-provided housing (during training)
- Company support for pursuing industry certifications
About the Company
- POWERX is the nation’s leading provider of comprehensive power solutions.
- At POWERX, people are at the heart of everything we do.
- We foster a culture of integrity, respect, and teamwork.
- Our mission is to help businesses optimize system performance, ensure safety and compliance, and drive operational excellence through innovation and accountability.