Traveling Transformer Field Technician

Job Type: Full-time position.

Pay: $28.00 - $36.00 per hour DOE + Perdiem (when working more than 50 miles from your home residence) and company vehicle and gas card! 

Job Description:

• Full compliance with all company and customer safety rules and procedures
• Work in conjunction with the Supervisor to evaluate the work site, complete daily pre-job briefs, and execute the plan safely from the pre-job brief discussion
• Ability to run hot oil processors
• Accurately measure and cut gaskets in the field
• Ability to build test plans and run the following test equipment:
  • SFRA
  • Doble power factor
  • TTR
  • Winding Resistance
  • Insulation Resistance (Megger)
  • Leakage Reactance
• Ability to read schematics
• Ability to test and troubleshoot alarm circuits
• Proficient in the use of equipment such as manlifts telehandlers. Crane certification is a plus
• Responsible for the proper handling and care of tools, test equipment, and vehicles

Required Qualifications:

• 2 years training at a technical school (associate degree in electrical, Computer or Math) or demonstrated aptitude for this type of work (Industrial maintenance would be considered as prior work experience)
• Basic computer skills (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exercises good communication, negotiation, organizational and time management skills.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record (CDL must be obtained and would be a plus if already acquired)
• Ability and willingness to work out of town.
• Ability to adapt to changing technology.
• Ability to work outside in an electrical substation environment, exposure to heat and cold, climbing stairs and ladders, lifting up to 50 pounds and working in elevated areas.

Desired Skills:

• 2+ years work experience in electric utility or industrial field
• Experience in an electric utility substation environment
• Advanced Computer skills
• Knowledgeable of utility electrical design standards
• Knowledgeable of basic substation equipment operation
• Experience reading electrical one-line, schematic and wiring diagrams