Electrical Testing and Power Systems Services Technician

Position Summary:

Alternate Source is a premier provider of electrical power systems services and testing. We have immediate job openings for Electrical Testing and Power Systems Services Technicians to support our customers in Cincinnati, Ohio region.

Required Experience and Skills:

Highly motivated self-starter capability with a desire to learn.

Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Ability to respond to customer emergency calls in a timely manner.

Basic understanding of components and operation of Low and Medium Voltage Switchgear (up to 15 kV), Automatic Transfer Switches, Circuit Breakers, VFD’s and related Power Systems equipment.

Ability to read, understand and interpret electrical schematics.

Ability to lift 50 lbs on regular basis,

Ability to overnight travel 2 days per week on some weeks or as necessary.

Physical requirements:

Ability to do at least the following:

Lift 50 lbs on regular basis

Climb ladders to access the top of the equipment

Crawl into and around the equipment

Stand or kneel for long periods of time

Desired Experience and Skills:

Good practical knowledge and understanding of 3-phase AC electrical power systems and it’s components, with aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving.

Prior hands-on experience in start-up, testing, maintenance and repairs of power systems components such as Low Voltage Switchboards (208-480V), Medium Voltage Switchgear (5-15 kV), generators, motors, transformers, capacitors, protective relays, etc.

Prior hands-on experience using protective relay test sets, Hi-Pot, “Megger” and other test equipment.

Knowledge of industry standards such as: NETA, NEC, OSHA and NFPA

Computer literacy, capable of use with all Microsoft Office products, Adobe

Additional Information:

Position Type:

Full Time with benefits

Compensation:

Best in Class and Commensurate with Experience & Skills

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible hours pay

Performance-based Profit-Sharing Bonus

Training:

This position will be under the supervision of a senior technician capable of providing support with knowledge of all the components that we service on a daily basis. This work involves working on a variety of components in many different facilities around the Western Ohio, mostly Cincinnati-Dayton area and occasional support of Indiana locations. This work involves travel to a different facility on a regular basis with some new facilities on an occasional basis.