Senior Field Technician, Substation Testing · Chicago / Upper Midwest

Location: Home-based near Chicago or Springfield IL, or Madison or Green Bay WI · Type: Full-time · Pay: $30–$75/hr DOE + overtime + per diem · Travel: up to 100%

Public description

This traveling field role tests and maintains high-voltage substation equipment for utility and industrial customers across the Midwest.

What you’ll do

• Test, troubleshoot and commission LV through HV systems, up to 765 kV.
• Test switchgear and breakers, including SF6 gas breakers and GIS.
• Inspect, test and repair transformers, from small units up to large power transformers.
• Run power factor and other HV test sets (Doble M4000 class or similar), and test cable installations.
• Commission and troubleshoot control and transfer schemes.

What you bring

• Hands-on substation experience (69–345 kV) with relays, breakers, transformers and controls.
• NETA Level II–IV preferred. Strong uncertified techs will be considered.
• Military power-production training (Army Prime Power, USAF EPP, Navy) is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% with per diem.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Pay & benefits: $30–$75/hr plus overtime and daily per diem when traveling. Full benefits and 401(k) match.