Field Tech

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Field Services Technician who will predominantly conduct testing, maintenance, and commissioning of a wide range of power system equipment from low voltage to high voltage levels, including retrofits and some installation work.

Taking a project management approach, their technical and troubleshooting expertise will be utilized in diverse projects to support both clients and the team. Field work is a substantial percentage of this position and involves travel, primarily within British Columbia.

Responsibilities:  

• Reporting to the Field Services Manager, conduct testing, maintenance, and commissioning, and manage the project requirements in conjunction with both internal and client requirements.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and standards.
• Work safely and efficiently on electrical systems in a variety of environments, including commercial, industrial, and utility.
• Provide technical support to both clients and personnel, as required.
• Perform start-up, testing, and commissioning work on power system equipment such as transformers, switches, breakers, relays (electromechanical, solid-state, and digital), capacitors, SCADA systems, generators, motors, and more.
• Provide creative, innovative solutions to equipment requirements, including onsite retrofits.
• Provide leadership and guidance to local electrical contractors on the safe installation of certain electrical equipment.
• Liaise with and integrate electrical designs with control system designs.
• Install and maintain electrical power distribution and transmission equipment such as those mentioned above, as well as electrical equipment and apparatus in generating stations or powerhouses and commercial and industrial facilities.
• Review electrical protection and coordination studies to create relay settings files.
• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace faulty electrical equipment and apparatus.
• Assist with engineering studies including but not limited to load flow, short circuit, coordination, arc flash, ground grid, and motor starting analysis.
• Technical report writing and completion of test sheets
• Specify and select electrical equipment; prepare data sheets; prepare RFQs and material requisitions.
• Interface with vendors, review vendor bids, conduct technical evaluations, and make recommendations.
• Manage and schedule projects in conjunction with colleagues and clients’ needs and demands.
• Prepare project documentation, including operation and maintenance manuals and drawings.
• Track and be responsible for project costing and profitability.
• Drive company vehicles for site visits, ensuring proper care and use of vehicles and equipment under your direction.
• Keep abreast of related industry matters through third-party resources and networks.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Required Competencies:

•  Degree or Diploma and minimum 1 year of experience in a related field. 
• Capable of assuming responsibility and exercising independent decision-making.
• Able to evaluate assignments, determine procedures, and implement solutions; help schedule work to meet objectives; participate in short- and long-range planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the tendency to write reports whenever needed
• Desire to learn and research topics outside of their area of expertise to implement within new designs.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects concurrently under strict deadlines
• Able to adapt quickly to changing work demands without compromising accuracy and quality of work.
• Outstanding client service
• Self-motivated and demonstrated initiative with a strong sense of urgency.
• Self-reliant and capable of working on-site independently whenever required.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and interact with staff at various levels of the organization.
• Willing to travel between multiple job sites on a regular basis.
• Performed administrative tasks as needed.

Who we are! 

Prime, a RESA Power Company is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems. With a track record of long-term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade! 

Our Mission 

Ensure reliable and safe mission-critical power across our customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle.  

Our Vision   

To be the premier, first-choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best customer and employee experience in the industry.  

Core Cultural Competencies 

We do it right 

• We pride ourselves on our integrity and expertise. We don’t cut corners.
• You perform job responsibilities safely, efficiently, and thoroughly all day, every day.
• You conduct yourself professionally, ethically, and honestly.
• You display sound judgment and decision-making skills. You avoid choosing courses of action that assume unreasonable risk to yourself or the Company.
• You are on time and preplan time off.
• You produce a quality product.

We are customer driven  

• Our number one concern is our customer and our long-term relationships with them prove our dedication.
• You approach job responsibilities with enthusiasm, professionalism, and in a customer focused manner.
• You promote goodwill by handling all contacts (example: coworkers, management, vendors, customers, etc.) with respect, courtesy, cooperation, attentiveness and follow instructions from management.

We focus on growth  

• We are dedicated to growing the company and our employees.
• You understand and apply your knowledge of techniques, policy, procedures, equipment, and skills involved in the job.
• You seek out new assignments and assume additional duties.
• You seek to expand your abilities (certifications, continuing ed, OTJ experience, etc.).

We solve problems  

• Every day is different, so we need to be innovative, decision makers, flexible and adaptable.
• You efficiently and thoroughly complete assignments.
• You perform work assignments independently.
• You propose new ideas and find better ways of doing things.

We get it done  

• We are efficient, reliable and no nonsense. We work hard, but we also play hard.
• You follow through on commitments in a timely way.
• You produce easily understandable and accurate reports that meet customer and/or Company expectations.
• You actively listen. You seek advice and help as appropriate.
• You can effectively deliver messages to a variety of individuals (RESA employees, vendors, customers, etc.).

We build strong relationships  

• Our leaders are servant leaders. We provide you with the support of a well-run company, but the connectedness of a family.  We collaborate with each other and our customers.
• You collaborate to create the best solutions for each other and our customers.
• You build strong relationships within the team, across RESA departments and locations and with customers and vendors.

Additional Information

Travel: Up to 50% travel.  Maybe more depending on location. 

Compensation: $50.57 - $67.26 depending on experience

Physical Demands: Lifting a maximum of 50lbs on a daily, crawling, climbing, standing for long periods of time, and working in non-ideal conditions. 

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.