NETA Field Service Technician, Electrical Testing

Job overview

The NETA Field Service Technician, Electrical Testing role is onsite in Charlotte, NC, with compensation of $30–$80 per hour. The position requires at least 40% travel, including local and regional customer sites and periodic overnight travel as project needs require. Sidebotham Substation Services provides electrical testing, preventive maintenance, and repair services for distribution systems and equipment. The technician inspects, tests, troubleshoots, and services electrical systems ranging from 480 volts to 500 kV. The work supports safe, reliable operation by evaluating transformers, relays, cables, switchgear, and circuit breakers, collecting operational data, and responding to customer emergencies through a rotating on-call duty.

What you'll do

• Travel to customer sites to inspect, test, troubleshoot, perform start-up procedures, and collect operational data on low-, medium-, and high-voltage electrical systems
• test instrument and power transformers
• evaluate electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based relays
• perform cable testing including Tan Delta, VLF, and DC Hipot
• diagnose DC control circuits
• test switchgear and circuit breakers
• perform relay calibration and power metering
• participate in rotating emergency on-call duty.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

neta field service technician

electrical testing

charlotte nc

sidebotham substation services

full-time

$30–$80/hr

40% travel

high-voltage systems

switchgear testing

power transformers

relay testing

rotating on-call

neta certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) and matching
• employee discounts
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• company car.

Why this role

Requires at least two years of hands-on switchgear testing and troubleshooting experience. NETA certification or comparable industry credential is highly desired; OSHA 30-Hour, MSHA, NFPA 70-E, and CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED certifications are preferred, with training available as needed.

About the employer

SIDEBOTHAM SUBSTAION SERVICES PLLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. Sector: 81.