Job Description

Kinectrics takes pride in being consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the energy and utility industry, where purpose and people mean as much as innovation and growth. That’s why we choose only the best and brightest to join us. To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, Kinectrics has grown from a company of 300 to over 1,000 in only the last few years - and we aren’t looking to slow down. Join our diverse, supportive workplace for a rewarding career in the electricity industry.


Visit our website to learn more: www.kinectrics.com

The Opportunity

Position: High Voltage Field Test Technician


Employment Type: Permanent


Employment Level: Entry and Intermediate


Location: Germany - Site Based and Remote


Department: Transmission and Distribution


Reports to: Operations Lead 


Hours per week: 40


Number Required: 2

What We Offer

At Kinectrics, employees are recognized for their knowledge, experience, and contributions while working in a highly technical and challenging environment. Kinectrics puts you in the driver’s seat of your own career, setting you up alongside industry experts who will help you develop the skills essential to your professional growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and rewarding work culture.

  • Purpose: The work we do each day helps communities around the world. Find satisfaction in work that really matters, working alongside and as part of the best and brightest in the industry.

  • Growth: To keep pace with the expanding energy and utility sector, we are growing more each day, which means more opportunities for you. We encourage our employees to grow alongside our company thanks to a number of significant training and personal development opportunities.

  • Innovation: Our staff proudly develop innovations that push the industry forward.

  • Diversity: The company is dedicated to promoting diversity in its workforce, up to and including the senior management level. Our diversity committee ensures we stay up to date on leading trends and best practices, creating a desirable workspace for each and every one of our employees.

  • Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive total compensation package unmatched by most industries.

    • We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is excited about becoming a key contributor within a dynamic team.

    Accountabilities: How You Will Make an Impact

    As a High Voltage Field Test Technician, you will conduct commissioning and maintenance testing on High Voltage and Extra High Voltage AC and DC cable systems in compliance with Industry and International testing standards on client sites.

    This role will require travel within Germany with travel to other European countries. You will also have time working remotely at your home writing test reports and planning for site visits with your colleagues.

    Your responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting commissioning and maintenance testing on High Voltage (HV) and Extra High Voltage (EHV) AC and DC cable systems in compliance with Industry and International testing standards.
  • Commissioning and maintenance testing on cable systems.
  • The execution of field testing and diagnosis of HV cable systems.
  • Development and implementation of new techniques for High Voltage Testing and Diagnosis on HV and EHV AC and DC cable systems.
  • The technical analysis of the Partial Discharge Data for OFFLINE commissioning and maintenance testing.
  • Carrying out technical analysis of the Partial Discharge Data for ONLINE diagnosis techniques via the use of analysis tools.
  • Compiling technical test reports including recommendations based on the analysed test data.
  • Operation and support of Line View.

    • What You Need to Succeed

  • Preferably attained an Electrical Engineering Diploma or Degree or a similar qualification.

  • A good understanding of High Voltage testing.

  • Driver’s licence.

  • Ability to travel.

    • Kinectrics Inc is strongly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) and welcomes applications from all individuals. To learn more about our commitments please visit our diversity, equity and inclusion and indigenous relations pages.

    Kinectrics welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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