Construction Services Technician

About the role

Execute mechanical and electrical tasks on substation equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation. Assemble, troubleshoot, repair, replace and clean all components in an electrical substation while maintaining compliance with national, state, and local electrical codes along with all Premier Power policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to install electrical apparatus according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Must have knowledge and be able to perform a majority of the following substation construction tasks:
• Power cable installation - duct banks, trend ways, conduit, cable pulling, excavations, splicing, terminations, grounding, and trenching.
• Circuit breaker installation - conductor fabrication, control wiring, gas filling, and grounding.
• Protective relay panel installation - point to point wire designations, wire labeling, wire terminations, and cable tray assembly.
• Substation installation - aluminum buss welding, conductor assembly, ground grid installation, and steel erection.
• Transformer assembly - bushing, radiator, conservator, oil, and arrestor installation.
• Transformer oil processing and vacuum filling.

Must have a good working knowledge of bucket trucks, line trucks, digger trucks, excavators, trenchers, cranes, hydraulic crimpers, conduit benders, cable prep tools, cable pullers, and welders.

Participate in preventative maintenance outages at clients’ facilities. Participates in weekly safety meetings and trainings. Must be willing to take calls and give technical advice outside of the normal workday.

Requirements

• Familiar with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations.
• Use industry related hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to operate power distribution components, specialized testing tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and courtesy when interacting with team members, customers, and vendors.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems as they arise.
• Must have intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently while utilizing excellent judgement.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines.
• Has demonstrated the ability to be consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc.
• Demonstrates organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates the responsibility required to keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean and organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations.

Skills

• Familiar with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations.
• Use industry related hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to operate power distribution components, specialized testing tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems as they arise.
• Intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations. Must be able to work overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays. Must be able to travel on overnight, multi-day, out-of-town projects. Ability to be out in the elements for long periods of time. Ability to push, pull, lift, stoop, climb, shovel; work at elevated positions. Must be willing and capable of working with your hands and working in the field. Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

Education and Work Experience

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Military experience is preferred but not required.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in electrical substation construction.
• Completed Substation or Lineman Apprenticeship program is a plus but not required.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, education verification, and motor vehicle report.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to obtain a company paid TWIC card, OSHA 10/30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and CPR training.