Senior Electrical Test Technician
- Compensation
- $65–$75 / hr
- Location
- Richmond, VA, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Operations
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- Associate degree or higher in Electrical Technology, Engineering Technology, Electronics, Power Systems, or related field.
- Previous experience serving as a lead technician or field supervisor.
- Experience with commissioning and startup activities.
- Experience supporting data centers, utility systems, substations, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, or mission-critical environments.
- NETA certification or equivalent industry-recognized testing credentials.
- OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, CPR/First Aid, or similar safety certifications.
- Experience performing electrical switching procedures and outage coordination.
Full description
ABM Industries is seeking a Senior Testing Technician to join our Electrical Power Services team. This position serves as a technical lead responsible for the inspection, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, commissioning, and evaluation of electrical power distribution equipment in commercial, industrial, utility, and mission-critical environments.
The Senior Testing Technician performs testing activities independently, analyzes and evaluates equipment condition, develops technical recommendations, oversees safety compliance, and provides guidance and mentorship to Testing Technicians I and II. NETA certification is not required; however, candidates should possess the technical knowledge, field experience, leadership capabilities, and power systems expertise consistent with an advanced-level electrical testing professional.
This role serves as a key field resource supporting project execution, customer relationships, technical quality, and operational excellence.
Pay: $65.00–$75.00 per hour
The pay listed is the salary range for this position. Any specific offer will vary based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.
You may be eligible to participate in a Company incentive or bonus program.
Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM 2026 Employee Benefits | Staff & Management
Essential Functions
- Independently perform acceptance, maintenance, troubleshooting, and commissioning testing of electrical power equipment and systems.
- Test, inspect, evaluate, troubleshoot, maintain, and document:
- Low-, medium-, and high-voltage switchgear
- Protective relays
- Power transformers
- Instrument transformers
- Circuit breakers
- Motor control centers
- Automatic transfer switches
- Power cables
- Battery systems
- Grounding systems
- Protective and control systems
- Analyze test data and determine equipment condition, serviceability, and recommended corrective actions.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting of electrical power systems and equipment.
- Lead field activities on assigned projects and coordinate work with customers, project managers, and subcontractors.
- Review project specifications, testing procedures, one-line diagrams, and construction documents.
- Perform and supervise electrical switching activities within assigned qualifications and company procedures.
- Prepare and review field reports, test documentation, deficiency reports, and technical recommendations.