Crew Leader 2(REMOTE)
About the role
The Transformer Service Crew Leader 2 (CL 2) is a working field service supervisor responsible for assignment of personnel, environment, safety, and overall performance of crew/contractors on field projects. The CL 2 is the primary expert in assembly, service, testing and repair of transformers, although CL 2 and crew may be assigned other work individually or as part of a larger electrical substation or powerplant. The CL 2 will be responsible for evaluating assigned personnel. The CL 2 is responsible for the successful execution of projects and supervising, both technically and administratively, crew members and assigned contractor(s) and is expected to take decisive and/or corrective action for the well-being of the crew, environment, project, customer, and/or organization as a whole.
Responsibilities
- Ensure assigned projects are completed on time and within budget by managing scope of work, labor hours, expenses, vendor requirements, and project logistics.
- Cook up crew assignments, lodging, travel, heavy equipment, tankers, test equipment, and vendor/subcontractor support in collaboration with Project Managers (PMs) and Business Development Managers (BDMs).
- Maintain full responsibility for fleet, tools, equipment, and materials, ensuring safe operating condition, routine maintenance, inventory control, and corrective repairs.
- Serve as the primary site contact, providing daily communication and updates on work progress, scope changes, safety meetings, incidents, and project risks to leadership.
- Perform expert-level testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution independently, ensuring all work meets Quality Assurance (QA) requirements, including oil logs, vacuum records, and final walk-downs.
- Consistently complete and submit all required daily paperwork and project deliverables without reminders.
Requirements
- Expert in field service assembly, maintenance, and repair of power and distribution transformers and related accessories within the utility/energy industry.
- Highly skilled in interpreting scopes of work, drawings, electrical prints, one-line diagrams, test data, and factory manuals; experienced in transformer oil processing (vacuum, filling, circulation, draining) with complete documentation.
- Proven field supervisory ability, leading crews and subcontractors while maintaining a safe, environmentally responsible work environment.
- Maintains Class A CDL requirements per contract specifications; eligible for annual bonus.
- High school diploma or GED required; technical vocational/apprenticeship training and prior field service experience preferred.
- Specialized experience with distribution, power, and transmission substation equipment across low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems (4160V–800kV).
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; technical vocational/apprenticeship training and prior field service experience preferred.
- Specialized experience with distribution, power, and transmission substation equipment across low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems (4160V–800kV).
Skills
- Field service assembly, maintenance, and repair of power and distribution transformers and related accessories.
- Interpreting scopes of work, drawings, electrical prints, one-line diagrams, test data, and factory manuals.
- Transformer oil processing (vacuum, filling, circulation, draining).
- Leading crews and subcontractors while maintaining a safe, environmentally responsible work environment.
- Class A CDL requirements per contract specifications.
- Specialized experience with distribution, power, and transmission substation equipment across low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems (4160V–800kV).
Benefits
- Career growth and development opportunities
- Supportive work culture
- Company paid Health and wellness benefits
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- 401K savings plan with company match
- Family building benefits
- Parental leave
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
Non-standard schedules at field locations with exposure to varying environmental conditions.