NETA Field Service Technician (Switchgear & Power Systems)
Houston, TX
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
With over 18 years of experience and hundreds of million-dollar projects completed, Hays Electrical Services provides excellent service to customers in Industries Hospitality, Commercial, Multi-Family and solar.
Hays Electrical Services approaches each project with a cooperative mindset, working with business owners, contractors, and subcontractors towards the common goal – successful project delivery.
Job Title:
NETA Field Service Technician (Switchgear & Power Systems)Role Summary
We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused NETA Field Service Technician to perform electrical testing, commissioning, and maintenance on medium- and low-voltage power distribution systems. This includes switchboards, switchgear, transformers, and circuit breakers. The ideal candidate will ensure all work complies with NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA, and ANSI/IEEE standards.Key Responsibilities
- Conduct NETA Acceptance (ATS) and Maintenance (MTS) testing on electrical equipment.
- Perform insulation resistance, contact resistance, ratio, phase, and relay tests.
- Troubleshoot switchgear, switchboards, MCCs, relays, and control wiring.
- Lead or assist in equipment startup and functional testing.
- Interpret test data and produce certified NETA-compliant reports.
- Maintain and calibrate electrical test instruments.
- Adhere to strict safety procedures and job-site protocols.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of field electrical testing experience.
- NETA Level II–IV certification preferred (or actively pursuing).
- Proficient with Omicron, Megger, Doble, or similar test equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical one-line diagrams and schematics.
- Current OSHA 10/30 and NFPA 70E training.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.
Performance Metrics (KPIs)
- Test accuracy and compliance rate ≥ 98%
- Report delivery within 48 hours of job completion
- Zero safety violations per quarter
- Customer satisfaction > 90%
Typical Employers / Work Environments
NETA-certified technicians typically work for independent testing firms, engineering services, or specialized electrical contractors. Examples include:| Employer Type | Example Companies | Typical Scope |
| Independent NETA-Accredited Testing Firms | Saber Power Services, Shermco Industries, RESA Power, EPS, Vertiv | Testing, commissioning, maintenance of switchgear, relays, transformers |
| Engineering / Commissioning Firms | Eaton, Schneider, ABB Field Services | Factory and field commissioning, warranty support |
| Specialized Electrical Contractors | Rosendin, MYR Group, Hays Electrical | Testing during construction phase of large-scale projects |
| Industrial Facilities / Utilities | Dow Chemical, NRG Energy, CenterPoint Energy | In-house maintenance testing of medium-voltage systems |
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