Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

This role develops expert-level capabilities in the testing of large power transformers and associated components during Final Acceptance Testing (FAT). The Test Technician plays a critical role in validating product performance, safety, and compliance with industry standards through a wide range of electrical, dielectric, and performance tests conducted in a high-voltage laboratory environment.

Testing activities include control wiring verification, low- and medium-voltage electrical testing, high-voltage dielectric testing, and performance validation to ensure compliance with guaranteed electrical, thermal, and acoustic requirements.

• Perform comprehensive testing on large power transformers in accordance with IEEE standards and high-voltage safety requirements, including NFPA 70E compliance, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and fall protection when working at heights.

• Conduct control wiring and instrumentation verification by following schematics, test procedures, standard operating procedures, and equipment manuals.

• Configure, program, and troubleshoot electronic and PLC-based instrumentation.

• Identify and correct wiring discrepancies.

• Execute low- and medium-voltage electrical testing (up to 10 kV) in manufacturing and test environments, including resistance testing, capacitance, Doble, Hipot, CT testing, and dissolved gas analysis (DGA).

• Set up and dismantle transformers and test equipment for dielectric and performance testing.

• Perform transformer performance testing, including loss measurements and sound level testing at high current and voltage levels.

• Conduct high-voltage dielectric testing such as lightning impulse, switching surge, applied voltage, induced overvoltage, and partial discharge testing at extreme voltage levels.

• Document, investigate, and support resolution of nonconformities, including segregation of affected materials or components.

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Advanced understanding of electrical theory, particularly as it applies to high-voltage power systems.

  • Strong working knowledge of high-voltage safety practices and compliance standards.

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical drawings.

  • Proficiency with electrical test instruments such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.

  • Strong mathematical skills, including algebra, scientific notation, and unit conversions.

  • Ability to interpret test results, identify out-of-tolerance conditions, and document findings accurately.

  • Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and root-cause analysis using established technical procedures and engineering guidance.

  • Experience documenting and managing nonconforming materials or test results.

  • Commitment to workplace organization, cleanliness, and preventive maintenance using 5S principles.

  • High attention to detail in testing, documentation, and data entry.

  • Proficiency with Windows-based applications and electronic data systems.

  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in English, including interaction with engineers, peers, and customers.

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience interpreting and troubleshooting electrical schematics and control wiring.

  • Hands-on experience performing high-voltage testing on heavy electrical equipment such as power transformers or switchgear.

  • Experience testing three-phase power systems.

  • Familiarity with diagnostics, automation, or troubleshooting using LabVIEW and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).

  Education & ExperienceRequired

  • Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, High Voltage Engineering, Utilities Engineering, Electromagnetics, or a related field
    OR

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in transformer factory acceptance testing or field commissioning.

  Alternate Pathways

  • Certified Journeyman or Master Electrician
    OR

  • Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 2 years of experience in testing, design, field service, or manufacturing within a transformer, heavy electrical, or utility-related environment.

  Position Context

  • Reports To: Test Group Leader

  • Direct Reports: None

  • Department: Test Operations

  • Pay Grade: X

  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

  • Location: Large manufacturing facility with dedicated high-voltage test laboratory

  Working Relationships

  • Test Technicians, Test Equipment Specialists, and Training Staff

  • Team and Group Leaders

  • Engineering teams, including Electrical, Controls, and Test Engineering

  • Customers during witnessed testing activities

  Physical Demands

  • Ability to remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout the work area as required.

  • Frequent standing, walking, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling, and carrying.

  • Ability to work at or below waist level and operate foot controls.

  • Ability to lift or pull up to 25 pounds.

  • Capability to safely work at heights up to 30 feet using approved fall protection equipment.

  Working Conditions

  • High-voltage test laboratory located within a large industrial manufacturing environment.

  Pay Details: $35.70 per hour
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