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ERS-NETA Electrical Testing Technician - Portland, OR
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What they do
An Electrical Substation or Relay Repairer works at an electrical substation and operates equipment that controls the flow of electricity. Maintains and repairs relays or switches in a system that allows electricity from a power station to travel through the substation out to the distribution system and to customers.
$85,488 / year median in Oregon
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4553055Job Title:
ERS-NETA
Electrical Testing Technician - Portland, ORApplication Deadline:
09/20/2026Job Location:
PortlandDate Posted:
08/21/2026Hours Worked Per Week:
40Shift:
Day ShiftDuration of Job:
Full Time, more than 6 months SR You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.) Obtain Contact Information Job Summary Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY
Troubleshoot, test, and inspect electrical apparatus. Perform as "lead" person on projects. Perform other assignments as required. Position requires some technical supervision.RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform all aspects of testing and maintenance of electrical power distribution systems.
- Troubleshooting capabilities, simple relay calibration, use of load recording instrumentation, low and medium voltage switchgear testing through 15 kV class.
- Test and troubleshoot moderately complex electrical systems, simple relay systems and power metering.
- May perform simple power system studies including short circuit and protective device coordination.
- Write complete, detailed reports promptly at end of project using a computer.
- May perform complex analysis and evaluative tasks necessary to complete equipment labeling projects consistent with recognized industry and international standards, local jurisdiction requirements and company procedures.
- Take an active role in business development and expansion.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear, and smell.
- Frequently required to sit, climb, and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, basic color differentiation and the ability to adjust focus.
- Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move 100-pound test sets.
- Valid Driver's License.
TRAVEL TIME REQUIRED
- 70% in Wasatch Front, 30% Travel
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Graduate Engineer BSEE or BSME and no experience.
- OR Graduate of applicable Electrical Technical School or Military equivalent and three years minimum same or similar work experience.
- OR High school education or equivalent and four years minimum.
- OR Similar work experience.
- Knowledge of the National Electrical Code and various industry standards, such as OSHA and NFPA.
- Passed NETA (National Electrical Testing Association) exam.
- Strong background and experience in all types of switchgear testing through the 15 kV class.
- Good theoretical understanding of electrical power systems.
- Communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, with clients and peers.
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