Distribution Field Technician

About the role

This is the first level of the field technician positions. This position may be a training slot for a Designer and/or CAD position within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Collect facilities field data as specified for use by others in updating facilities records or preparing design documents.
• Perform data collection, measurement, mapping, field photography, equipment or unit inventory, staking, and similar field-based reconnaissance at the direction of senior technical or engineering employees.
• Work with more senior employees in the field acting as a design or staking assistant.
• Adhere to and advocate for Pike Engineering’s Core Values to both employees and clients.
• Follow all practices outlined in the Pike Engineering Safety Manual and participate in all safety initiatives.
• Accurately and neatly gather field data using paper drawings, forms, electronic data collection devices, digital cameras, or other formats and/or devices specified by the project manager and/or client.
• Correctly identify items to be documented in the field with minimal supervisory assistance.
• Quickly learn and apply technology tools such as hand-held data collection units, laser range finders, digital cameras, and GPS receivers.
• Accurately record measurements and dimensions of requested items; recognize levels of detail required to create a complete and accurate accounting of the field inventory and environment per project specifications.
• Assist in power restoration efforts in natural disaster events (e.g., driver, wire sitter, runner).
• Record data and measurements using correct standards and symbology such that the resulting product is clear and easily understood by office-based project personnel.
• Meet production targets and understand the importance of project deliverables and milestones.
• Travel overnight as required.

Requirements

• Well organized in actions and written communication.
• Familiar with common computer software including MS Office Suite and CAD drafting systems, if applicable.
• Experience in design or line construction in a utility environment.
• Familiarity with GIS systems and basic data structures preferred.
• High level of self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Ability to work in an outside environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Self-motivated.
• Follows Pike Engineering and client safety practices and promotes a safe working environment.
• Works independently.
• Team-oriented.
• Customer-oriented.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and assist in the training of new peers.
• Comfortable working in an outside environment.