Onsite Electrical Safety Technician

Job Description

Job Description

JM Test Systems is looking for a detail-oriented and customer-focused Electrical Safety Technician to join our team located at Mt Braddock, PA. This role involves working in both a lab environment and field environment to perform testing, inspection, and certification of electrical safety equipment and test instruments to ensure they meet industry standards and manufacturer specifications. The ideal candidate has a strong attention to detail, solid communication skills, and a passion for safety and precision.

If you’re technically or mechanically skilled, safety-conscious, and enjoy hands-on work in changing environments, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do:

· Perform functional testing, calibration, and certification of electrical safety equipment including but not limited to:

• • Insulated gloves, sleeves, blankets, and line hoses
  • Hot sticks, grounding cables, and voltage detectors
  • Electrical meters, multimeters, and clamp meters

· Conduct high-voltage dielectric testing to ensure equipment safety compliance (ASTM, OSHA, or NETA standards).

· Test and troubleshoot low- and medium-voltage electrical test instruments for accuracy and performance.

· Safely operate test benches, voltage sources, and other lab equipment.

· Maintain accurate documentation of all testing, inspections, and results per company and accreditation requirements.

· Identify non-conformances and report failed items for repair or decommissioning.

· Assist with equipment setup, teardown, and preventative maintenance of test stations.

· Manage and track inventory of safety equipment, tools, and materials.

· Communicate test results and status clearly with supervisors, team members, and occasionally customers.

· Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE when working in high-voltage environments.

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic understanding of electrical safety concepts and equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically active environment
• Comfortable working with high-voltage equipment following strict safety procedures
• Strong attention to detail and excellent record-keeping skills
• Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Excel, Word, or internal systems)

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree or technical certification in Electrical Technology, Electronics, or related field
• Previous experience in a calibration, test lab, or industrial electrical setting
• Familiarity with NETA, ASTM, or ANSI standards for electrical safety equipment
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 accredited lab

Benefits:

Stability and Unlimited Opportunity!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• 401(k) with Company Matching
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, Birthday, and Holidays
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Traveling Incentives:

• Technicians earn $2.00/hour additional pay when assigned to a project.
• Meal subsistence provided when traveling 50+ miles and away for 12+ hours.
• All travel expenses fully covered, including:
• Vehicle & Fuel
• Hotel Accommodations
• TWIC and OSHA card costs (including renewals) covered by JM Test Systems.
• All required PPE provided by the company for specific projects

Work Environment:

• Lab based (indoors) and Field based (out doors)
• Use of mobile labs and travel trailers.
• Regional Travel (see travel incentives)
• Collaboration with a team of skilled technicians and supportive management.

Schedule:

• 40 hour work week
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime as needed
• Weekends as needed

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