Senior Electrical Test Technician

Pay: $65.00–$75.00 per hour

Benefit Information

• ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions
• Independently perform acceptance, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning testing of electrical power equipment and systems.
• Test, inspect, evaluate, troubleshoot, maintain, and document:
• Low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear
• Protective relays
• Power transformers
• Instrument transformers
• Circuit breakers
• Motor control centers
• Automatic transfer switches
• Power cables
• Battery systems
• Grounding systems
• Protective and control systems
• Analyze test data and determine equipment condition, serviceability, and recommended corrective actions.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical power systems and equipment.
• Lead field activities on assigned projects and coordinate work with customers, project managers, and subcontractors.
• Review project specifications, testing procedures, one-line diagrams, and construction documents.
• Perform and supervise electrical switching activities within assigned qualifications and company procedures.
• Prepare and review field reports, test documentation, deficiency reports, and technical recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, OSHA regulations, NFPA 70E requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and pre-task planning activities.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to Testing Technician I and Testing Technician II personnel.
• Support emergency response activities, outages, startup activities, commissioning projects, and critical shutdowns.
• Serve as a technical resource for customers and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in electrical testing, commissioning, field service, industrial maintenance, utility operations, power generation, data center operations, or related electrical power systems work.
• Demonstrated experience independently performing electrical testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Strong understanding of:
• Electrical theory
• AC and DC power systems
• Protective relaying
• Power distribution systems
• Power quality concepts
• Electrical equipment operation and maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret:
• One-line diagrams
• Three-line diagrams
• Schematics
• Protection and control drawings
• Equipment specifications
• Construction documents
• Experience interpreting and evaluating electrical test results.
• Working knowledge of:
• NETA Acceptance Testing Specifications (ATS)
• NETA Maintenance Testing Specifications (MTS)
• IEEE standards
• ANSI standards
• NEC requirements
• OSHA regulations
• NFPA 70E
• Experience using advanced electrical testing equipment and diagnostic instruments.
• Strong written communication skills with ability to prepare professional technical reports.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to travel up to 75% based on project and customer requirements.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, Electronics, Power Systems, or related field.
• Previous experience serving as a lead technician or field supervisor.
• Experience with commissioning and startup activities.
• Experience supporting data centers, utility systems, substations, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, or mission-critical environments.
• NETA certification or equivalent industry-recognized testing credentials.
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, CPR/First Aid, or similar safety certifications.
• Experience performing electrical switching procedures and outage coordination.
• Leadership Responsibilities
• Provide direction and mentorship to junior technicians.
• Review work quality and documentation produced by assigned personnel.
• Assist with training and development activities.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture.
• Support project scheduling and field execution activities.
• Coordinate effectively with project managers and customers to ensure successful project delivery.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Ability to independently execute testing projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Ability to evaluate equipment condition and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to supervise field activities and coordinate multiple work tasks.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions in the field.
• Strong organizational, planning, and documentation skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull testing equipment and materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, bend, kneel, crouch, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to work in substations, electrical rooms, industrial facilities, outdoor environments, and construction sites.
• Ability to wear all required PPE, including arc-flash and electrical safety equipment.
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts when required.
• Career Progression
• The Senior Testing Technician role is an advanced technical position within the Electrical Power Services organization and serves as a development path toward Lead Testing Technician, Project Manager, Operations Manager, or other technical leadership roles.