Power Transformer Field Service Technician
Quick facts
- Pay
- $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
- Type
- Full-time
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Languages
- Chinese, Mandarin
- Industry
- Engineering — 264 open jobs
- Visa in listing
- OPT
- Apply
- Free to apply — never pay anyone for a job offer or visa sponsorship
Job description
Job Title: Power Transformer Field Service Technician
Employment Type: Contract (1099)
Location: Houston, TX
Travel Required: 50% – 70% (Field travel required)
Work Authorization: Open to CPT / OPT (International candidates encouraged to apply)
Job Summary
We are seeking an independent Power Transformer Service Engineer (1099 Contractor) based in Houston, TX, to lead and support the installation, testing, commissioning, and maintenance of power transformers and high-voltage substation equipment. This role focuses primarily on transformer field services and diagnostic testing, while providing supporting coverage for connected systems like inverters and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine operations & maintenance (O&M), preventive maintenance, and field troubleshooting on power transformers and auxiliary substation equipment.
- Conduct comprehensive diagnostic electrical testing—including Turns Ratio, Insulation Resistance, Winding Resistance, Power Factor/Tan Delta, and Sweep Frequency Response Analysis (SFRA)—along with dielectric oil sampling and analysis.
- Inspect physical components, diagnose complex mechanical/electrical failures, and produce detailed field service reports.
- Assist with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and field commissioning for new power transformer units.
- Maintain strict safety standards (OSHA/NFPA 70E) and serve as the technical liaison between internal engineering teams, equipment vendors, and site contractors.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be willing and eligible to work as a 1099 Independent Contractor.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related STEM field.
- Based in (or willing to relocate to) Houston, TX, with the ability to travel 50% – 70% to customer sites and field project locations.
- Eligible to work in the United States (CPT / OPT eligible).
- Strong coursework, academic projects, or foundational background in electrical power systems and high-voltage equipment.
- Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written) is a strong plus.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and technical problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work independently in field environments.
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- electrical power systems and/or high-voltage equipment: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Visa sponsorship record
No public sponsorship records foundWe didn't find H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 or green card (PERM) filings under the name IT Resource Hunter LLC in the Department of Labor and USCIS data. That doesn't mean the job can't be sponsored — the company may file under a different legal name, be new to sponsorship, or sponsor a visa that isn't in these datasets (for example H-2B or J-1).
Tip: ask the recruiter early, in writing, which visa they sponsor and whether they cover the legal and filing fees.
Which visas can work for this job
Occupation: Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics (SOC 49-3023) — estimated from the job title.
- Mentioned in the listing
OPT
- H-2B / H-2A (seasonal and temporary work)
Temporary non-agricultural (H-2B) or agricultural (H-2A) jobs. The employer files a labor certification and petition; you apply for the visa at a US consulate. H-2B has a yearly cap of 66,000 (plus supplemental visas); H-2A has no cap.
- EB-3 “other workers” green card
Permanent residence for jobs that need less than 2 years of training. Waits for this category are long (often several years).
- H-1B
H-1B needs a role that requires at least a bachelor's degree, so it's usually not an option here.
Salary vs prevailing wage
Level III (experienced)Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics · Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX. Annual prevailing wages set by the Department of Labor (OFLC).
| Level | Prevailing wage | H-1B lottery odds* |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $32,822 | ~15% |
| Level II | $43,805 | ~31% |
| Level III | $54,787 | ~46% |
| Level IV | $65,770 | ~61% |
This job pays $62,400–$83,200 a year (converted from an hourly rate, 2,080 hours) — that's Level III (experienced). In the wage-weighted H-1B lottery a Level III registration gets 3 entries; estimated selection chance about 46% — better than average.
* Odds are DHS projections for the FY2027 wage-weighted lottery (actual results vary by year and employer). Since the FY2027 cap season the H-1B lottery is weighted by wage level: Level I = 1 entry, II = 2, III = 3, IV = 4. The level is set by the offered wage against the prevailing wage for the occupation and worksite. Separately, a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions for workers outside the US was announced in 2025; as of September 2026 a federal court ruling keeps it unenforceable while appeals continue — check the current status.
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure data (H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 LCA, PERM), OFLC prevailing wage data, USCIS H-1B Employer Data Hub, E-Verify participating employers. Data loaded: LCA FY2024–FY2026, PERM, USCIS Data Hub, OFLC wages; updated 2026-10-03. Employers are matched by name, so records of companies with similar names can occasionally be mixed up. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to an immigration attorney about your case.