Field Service Technician

Job Purpose

This position performs routine skilled and technical support work in the inspection, repair and maintenance of transmission and distribution substation electrical equipment. This position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. Occasionally work is performed near moving mechanical parts, at heights, hazardous places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, temperature extremes, fumes, traffic, potential electrical shock hazards, noise pollution, and vibration.

Required

• High School diploma or GED
• Current and valid driver’s license, and good driving record
• Able and willing to travel up to 75% as needed
• Able to crawl, climb, stand and lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations
• Able to pass a fit for duty exam
• Available for regular overnight domestic travel and occasional international travel
• Able to work flexible hours and overtime, and occasional weekends, holidays and nights

Preferred

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• NCCO Crane Certification

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Nashville Training Academy & Comprehensive Training Resources
• Career Path Planning Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• 401k with company match

Skills

• Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions required in working in a power distribution facility
• Ability to learn to read and interpret electrical diagrams and prints
• Ability to learn to read and interpret a variety of power generation and distribution metering and recording devices
• Ability to learn the practices and procedures of the industry

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of the fundamentals and principles of mechanical

Schedule

Assemble and repair high voltage power transformers.
Operate oil processing equipment for transformer vacuum filling and oil processing.
Maintain oil processing equipment in mechanical working order.
Transport oil processing equipment, generators, trailers to customer locations.
Assist in coordinating substation services with technicians, electricians and project manager.
Travel to different customer sites/locations.
Oversee equipment performance and ensure proper function.
Provide reporting on equipment gauge monitoring and daily progress/activities.