Substation Services Technician – Remote, Travel

NovaSource Power Services

. Perform specialized testing, diagnostics, maintenance, installation, and commissioning support on medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43 - $58 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in medium- and high-voltage electrical testing, maintenance, and diagnostics, with a strong focus on transformer and substation equipment. Proficient in safety procedures, technical report writing, and project coordination within utility and renewable energy sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Medium-Voltage Electrical ExperienceTransformer DiagnosticsElectrical TroubleshootingTechnical Report WritingNETA Testing Practices

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Hard Skills

Electrical TestingCondition AssessmentsPreventative MaintenanceTroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisReading Electrical DrawingsTorque VerificationJob Hazard AnalysesLockout/Tagout ProceduresGrounding Systems

Soft Skills

Customer CommunicationTeam LeadershipProject Coordination

Tools & Technologies

Doble M4100Megger Insulation Resistance TestersTransformer Turns Ratio Test EquipmentDigital Low Resistance OhmmetersProcess Calibrators

Certifications & Qualifications

Journeyman Electrician CertificationElectrical Technician CertificationNETA CertificationTransformer Testing Training

Industry Keywords

Substation MaintenanceUtility ExperienceRenewable EnergyElectrical Safety ProceduresArc Flash Safety

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FlashSwitching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform specialized testing, diagnostics, maintenance, installation, and commissioning support on medium- and high-voltage electrical equipment
Execute advanced electrical testing and condition assessments of substation equipment, including transformers, bushings, cables, and electrical connections
Perform preventative and corrective maintenance, mechanical inspections, torque verification, equipment removal and installation, equipment replacement, troubleshooting, and failure investigations
Lead and support planned outages and emergency response
Coordinate subcontractors and specialty vendors
Support commissioning and return-to-service activities
Develop detailed field reports and document test results and maintenance findings
Provide technical recommendations for repair or replacement
Perform work according to OSHA 1910.269, NFPA 70E, NESC, and company safety procedures
Conduct Job Hazard Analyses and follow Lockout/Tagout, grounding, and switching procedures
Maintain company quality and documentation standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma or equivalent
5+ years of medium- and high-voltage electrical experience
3+ years performing substation, utility, industrial, or renewable energy maintenance
2+ years of experience testing and maintaining transformers, disconnect switches, and substation equipment
Experience interpreting electrical test results and equipment condition
Working knowledge of utility substations, transformer diagnostics, transformer maintenance, protective devices, medium-voltage cable systems, grounding systems, electrical switching, Lockout/Tagout, arc flash safety, NETA testing practices, transformer oil sampling, and electrical drawings and schematics
Experience operating or familiarity with Doble M4100 / M7100, Megger Insulation Resistance Testers, Transformer Turns Ratio Test Equipment, Digital Low Resistance Ohmmeters (DLRO / Ductor), and Process Calibrators
Electrical troubleshooting, transformer diagnostics, technical report writing, root cause analysis, reading electrical drawings, customer communication, team leadership, project coordination, and computer proficiency (Microsoft Office & CMMS)
Ability to work outdoors for extended periods, lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders and structures, work from manlifts and telehandlers, wear required PPE, and walk on uneven terrain
Ability to travel up to 80%
Preferred: Formal technical education such as Journeyman Electrician or Electrical Technician certification or military electrical training
Preferred: Transformer Testing Training, Protective Relay Test Sets, NETA certification, SEL, ABB, GE, Siemens, or Schweitzer relay training, utility and/or renewable energy substation experience, independent electrical testing company experience, and commissioning experience