Electrical Testing Technician (Mid-Level)

Electrical Testing Technician (Mid-Level)

Vanguard Power Services | DFW, Texas | Full-Time | 80% Travel

About Us

Vanguard Power Services is a Dallas-based electrical testing and field services company. We perform acceptance and maintenance testing in accordance with NETA standards for industrial, utility, renewable and mission critical customers across Texas and beyond. We're a small, growing team where good technicians get real responsibility, direct access to leadership, and a say in how the work gets done.

The Role

We're looking for a technician who can run a test scope with minimal supervision, produce clean data, and represent VPS well on a customer site. You'll work on substations, switchgear, transformers, protective relays, and power distribution equipment, sometimes leading a small crew and sometimes supporting a senior lead on larger projects.

What You'll Do

• Perform acceptance and maintenance testing on LV and MV switchgear, circuit breakers (air, vacuum, SF6), transformers, cables, and bus

• Test and commission protective relays (SEL, GE, Beckwith and similar) using Omicron, Doble or Megger test sets

• Run insulation resistance, contact resistance, power factor, TTR, winding resistance, VLF and hi-pot tests

• Perform primary and secondary injection testing, CT/PT testing, and ground fault testing

• Support IR thermal scanning, startup, and energization activities

• Document results accurately and complete field reports to VPS standards

• Follow site safety requirements, LOTO, and NFPA 70E practices on every job

• Communicate clearly with customers, GCs, and the VPS office about progress and findings

What You Bring

• 3 to 5 years of field electrical testing experience

• NETA Level II or equivalent experience

• Working knowledge of NETA ATS/MTS, NFPA 70E, and test equipment operation

• Comfort reading one-lines, schematics, and relay settings

• Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record

• Willingness to travel up to 80% and work outage schedules, including nights and weekends when required

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen

Nice to Have

• Relay testing and commissioning experience on substation or renewable projects

• Mission critical / data center commissioning experience (UPS, generators, switchgear startup)

• Thermography certification

• OSHA 10 or 30

What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for you and your entire family

• Pay: $40 to $50 per hour, based on experience

• Overtime pay and per diem on travel jobs

• Company truck or vehicle stipend

• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with 3% employer match

• Paid holidays and 15 days PTO

• Direct path to lead technician roles as we grow

To Apply

Send your resume to [email protected]. Vanguard Power Services is an equal opportunity employer.