Knobelsdorff Enterprises
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Power Service Technician

Pay
$35 – $55 per hour
Location
Oglesby, IL · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
3+ years
Listed
31 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • valid driver's license
  • electrical apparatus testing
  • protective relay testing
  • schematic reading
  • circuit theory

Also useful

  • NETA certification
  • NICET certification

Stated benefits & perks

  • Health
  • Dental
  • 401k match
  • Pto

About the role

This role supports the Field Services team by performing testing, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems across generation, renewable energy, industrial, and commercial installations. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the integrity and reliability of high- and low-voltage systems, directly impacting system safety, equipment performance, and customer satisfaction.

Success in this role means delivering high-quality, accurate technical work in dynamic field environments, all while upholding KE’s commitment to Safety, People, Passion, and Performance. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

  • Travel to customer sites for inspection, testing, troubleshooting, and start-up on electrical systems (240V to 765kV)
  • Perform testing on power transformers (e.g., Power Factor, TTR, Insulation Resistance) and collect oil samples
  • Test and troubleshoot protective relays, LV/MV/HV cables, switchgear, switches, and circuit breakers
  • Test and troubleshoot instrument transformers and control circuits

Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and electrical drawings

  • Follow NETA ATS/MTS specifications and guidelines
  • Manage project files, drawings, and technical documentation
  • Provide excellent customer communication and service
  • Train apprentices and other team members
  • Be available for occasional evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency work
  • Conduct hands-on execution including start-up, commissioning, and repairs
  • Handle power delivery systems: transformers, switchgear, busways, UPS, ATS, PLCs, relays, and power control systems
  • Prepare and maintain detailed reports, checklists, and documentation

What You Bring

You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

At least 3 years of experience in electrical apparatus testing and troubleshooting

NETA or NICET certification preferred

Familiarity with power distribution, AC/DC voltage, and circuit theory

Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and electrical drawings:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and diagnostic software
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
  • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

OSHA 30-hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, CPR/First Aid/BBP/AED training preferred (training available through KE if needed)

Additional Information: Pay Range

We believe in paying for the value you bring to the team, and we aim to be competitive in every market we hire in.

Pay Range

$35 - $55 per hour plus per diem

Total Rewards

As a full-time employee at KE, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

  • 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
  • HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
  • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
  • 401(k) with competitive company match
  • Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
  • Paid weekly with competitive wages
  • PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
  • Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

Typical requirements may include

  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, and climb ladders
  • Tolerance to working in outdoor weather conditions and various environments
  • Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated areas
  • Travel to remote and on-site locations with varying conditions - up to 70%
  • Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact KE Human Resources via email at.

About the Company

Working at Knobelsdorff

Along with building state-of-the-art projects, we build meaningful careers, lasting opportunities, and teams of dedicated individuals who truly own their work. As a leading turnkey specialty contractor specializing in Automation, Electric, Energy, and Power Services, our team tackles challenging, cutting-edge projects that provide opportunities to build new skills, confidence, and gain valuable hands-on experience in a variety of different industries. We tackle industrial electrical installations, advanced automation systems, and renewable energy solutions.

Since our founding as a family-owned company in 1988, we've grown while staying true to our core value. Starting your career with Knobelsdorff (KE) means joining a culture that values your contributions, moves quickly, takes calculated risks, and celebrates team members who step up and own their work.

If you're ready to join a team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your impact is celebrated, KE is the place for you.

Read the original posting

From Knobelsdorff Enterprises's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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