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Experienced P&C Field Services Technician
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What they do
A Field Service Technician services and repairs equipment and machines in a variety of customer locations such as residential, commercial, or industrial settings. Workers in this field can specialize in the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of industrial, hardware, construction or electronic equipment just to name a few. These roles may work in a variety of remote locations and can travel up to multiple locations in a day.
$52,986 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
- This Opportunity
- + Supports a wide range of testing and commissioning activities through application of client testing standards, industry standards (IEEE, NETA, NFPA, NESC), and manufacturer recommendations + Works under limited supervision, independently executing moderately complex assignments, and contributing to regulatory compliance, safety adherence, and data integrity across active job sites + Provides day-to-day support to field teams, helps resolve challenges on-site, and mentors junior technicians to promote quality, efficiency, and safe work practices + As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc.
- Your Impact
- + Perform assigned testing and commissioning tasks for Protection and Control systems on high voltage substations + Perform on-site hands-on protective relay testing using relay test sets such as Omicron CMC 256/356 or Doble F6150.
SEL-311L, SEL-387, SEL-487, SEL-421, SEL-351S, GE L90, GE D60
among others + Use field forms, digital data tools, and mobile applications to document site activities + Perform equipment cleaning, inventory control, and calibration as directed + Support the Project Lead or Field Supervisor on projects + Escalate complex technical problems or unexpected field conditions to the site lead or project manager + Participate in daily safety briefings and ensure compliance with health and safety protocols + Communicate progress, field observations, and potential delays to the project team + May review the work of less experienced technicians for quality and accuracy, providing informal guidance as needed + Maintain attention to detail when filling out logs, photo documentation, and label entries + Collaborate with other technicians to maintain workflow, safety, and quality standards + Assist in monitoring subcontractor performance and activities and report observations to field leadership + Perform clerical responsibilities such as timecards, expense reports, and project reports + Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures + Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs- Who You Are
- Required Qualifications
- + High school diploma or equivalent + Minimum of 7 years of experience in the electrical testing industry, including experience in medium and high voltage circuit breakers, power transformers, instrument transformers, and substation protection and controls testing + Demonstrable expertise on transmission, generation, and distribution relays (SEL, Basler, Beckwith, and GE families) and protective schemes + Technical skills related to protective relays include relay calibration utilizing test sets/measuring devices such as Omicron CMC 256/356 and Doble F6150, control scheme testing, testing of the sensing CT/PT circuits, ability to upload settings to microprocessor relays, and static & dynamic testing of microprocessor-based protective relays + Proven experience with electrical field testing standards, practices, and procedures, such as NETA, IEEE, and NFPA applicable standards + Demonstrable knowledge of testing electrical distribution, generation, and transmission projects with voltage levels ranging from 15 kV to 500 kV, including protective relays and circuit breakers + Experience using technical software such as ProTesT, Protection Suite, ENOSERV RTS, Omicron Test Universe, and AcSELerator Quickset for testing purposes and data review + Experience with reading and understanding electrical drawings + Ability to identify routine field challenges and equipment issues, responding within established procedures and escalating atypical conditions + Skilled in preparing field logs, sketches, and digital reports + Physical stamina to work in outdoor and physically demanding conditions + Experience collaborating with contractors, technicians, and engineers + Demonstrated commitment to field safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Preferred Qualifications
- + Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Technology degree in a similar discipline + Experience in testing and troubleshooting electromechanical relays + Experience in testing and commissioning electrical equipment on high voltage substations such as CTs, CCVTs, PLC systems, and DC systems, including batteries and battery chargers + Current OSHA 30-hour or 40-hour
HAZWOPER
certification- WSP Benefits
- WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
- Compensation
- Expected Salary (all locations): $50.
- About WSP
- WSP USA is the U.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
- WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services.