Electrical Engineering Technician III

Job Title: Electrical Engineering Technician III

Position Overview

Main Functions

• Support field electrical maintenance and electrical isolation (LOTO) for lighting, HVAC, motors, and HV systems
• Provide technical guidance and oversight related to electrical maintenance and operational readiness
• Anticipate field execution challenges and support safe, effective resolution from a remote operations environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance to lower-level staff on complex electrical issues
• Assemble, test, modify, and troubleshoot electrical machinery, control equipment, circuitry, and components
• Diagnose causes of electrical malfunctions and perform preventive and corrective maintenance
• Record operational and maintenance data; recommend equipment repair, modification, or replacement
• Support electrical isolation activities using switching orders and LOTO procedures
• Collaborate with field maintenance teams to ensure safe and compliant execution

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Prior experience in a closely related electrical maintenance or engineering technician role
• High Voltage (HV) Electrical Transmission & Distribution field maintenance experience
• Experience with substation and/or switchyard operations, including issuing and executing switching orders
• Strong working knowledge of LOTO procedures for HV electrical systems
• Experience maintaining and programming SEL electrical protective relays and metering
• Ability to clearly communicate field conditions and recommend remediation steps
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work effectively without direct authority
• Ability to adapt to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and shifting priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Preferred / Highly Desired Experience

• Oil & Gas industry experience
• Experience with Monarch OSI or Zenon SCADA systems, particularly for HV electrical systems
• Previous Transmission & Distribution System Operator or HV Maintenance Technician background
• Prior Oil & Gas Control Room Operations experience
• Familiarity with remote grid monitoring and electrical infrastructure oversight

Manager Notes

• Candidates without a strong HV electrical field maintenance background will not be successful in this role
• Field-level experience is critical to anticipate and support maintenance challenges from a remote operations environment
• SCADA systems training can be provided; HV electrical foundation is mandatory

Additional Notes

• Safety-sensitive role
• Rotational schedule flexibility required
• Emphasis on electrical safety, operational discipline, and real-world field experience