Apparatus Technician III (Electrical Testing)

Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States; out-of-town field travel for up to several weeks at a time is required.

Salary: USD $60.00–$76.00 per hour, plus potential participation in an annual discretionary bonus program.

Company

hirify.global, a WSP member, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm serving the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors.

What you will do

• Test and commission utility substation equipment, protection and control systems, and electrical systems.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and problem analysis involving equipment malfunctions, wiring and drawing errors, battery ground faults, and questionable test results.
• Execute electrical equipment tests, analyze results, and prepare, review, approve, file, and distribute detailed test reports.
• Maintain accurate project drawings, daily and weekly reports, test records, and project completion documentation.
• Participate in project meetings, formal walkdowns, commissioning, startup, circuit isolation, and equipment restoration activities.
• Follow site risk assessments and safety procedures during high-risk construction, commissioning, and energization work.

Requirements

• Associate degree in a technical field or equivalent training and experience, such as journeyman apprentice electrician training, military electrical programs, or NETA Level 3 or 4 certification.
• Beginning-level knowledge of electrical systems and a solid understanding of AC/DC schematics, wiring and interconnect drawings, and one-line and three-line diagrams.
• Ability to learn test-equipment software and accurately document testing activities.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Valid United States driver's license issued by the state of residence and in good standing.
• Must be available for flexible hours, including weekends, overtime, holidays, night work, and extended out-of-town travel; able to lift up to 50 pounds of test equipment and operate or learn to operate a man-lift.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to develop technical skills and certifications.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state law.
• Professional work focused on challenging power, energy, infrastructure, and environmental projects.