Field Service Technician

Dashiell is a leading national provider of technical services to the electric utility, power generation, industrial, renewable and energy industries. These services include planning and systems studies, design and engineering, maintenance and testing, program management, construction, and turnkey EPC projects. Built on 50 years of experience handling large scale complex projects; Dashiell is unique in that we are a turnkey Engineering, Construction, and Testing company that specializes in medium and high voltage electrical infrastructure. More information about Dashiell can be found at
Job Title: Field Service Technician
Job Location: West Monroe, LA 71291
Primary Function:
The Technician I will perform electrical testing, maintenance, and start-ups of high voltage substations. Assignments are closely supervised and designed to further develop employee job knowledge and abilities.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Employee may be called upon to perform any or all of the following functions:
• Perform electrical testing services on power apparatus, substations, and switchgear included (but not limited to) the following:
• Protective relays and relaying systems
• Circuit breakers
• Power transformers
• Current and potential transformers
• Meters, transducers, and power system metering
• Power Cables
• Grounding Systems
• Motors and Motor Starter
• Station Batteries and Chargers
• Alarm Systems and Annunciator
• Perform troubleshooting and problem identification and analysis. Make recommendations regarding corrective action and/or repairs
• Generate technical reports detailing services provided, problems found, and corrective action taken or recommended
• Represent the company in a professional manner with regard to communicating and interfacing with clients
• Communicate effectively with the company management team on a regular basis regarding project status and the scheduling of manpower and equipment
• Make safety a top priority, realizing that the company has Zero Tolerance for those who do otherwise
• Other duties as required

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent is required. Technician experience in the high voltage industry will be accepted in lieu of degree. Minimum 2 plus years of experience in the high voltage industry is preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of The Power Triangle
• Ability to understand the basics of one-line, three-line, AC/DC schemes, and connection diagrams
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of the purpose of a current transformer and a potential transformer
• Ability to perform basic current transformer tests
• Ability to define typical AC & DC fundamentals
• Working knowledge of IEEE, ANSI, ICEA, and NETA standards
• Basic knowledge of various metering configurations and connections
• Proven knowledge of Vacuum versus Air Circuit Breakers
• Ability to understand the basic function and operation of an oil circuit breaker and a Gas Circuit Breaker
• Ability to understand the basics of a Potential Transformer (PT), Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformer (CCVT), and a Current Transformer (CT)
• Understand the major components of a power transformer
• Basic knowledge of motor ratings and motor testing as applied to rotating machinery
• Proven knowledge of a capacitor