SUB Technician

About the role

Energy Erectors, Inc. (EEI) tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, Energy Erectors has the experience and resources to deliver world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Areas of expertise include GIS and VAR compensators. EEI's mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and relentlessly maintain a reputation for integrity.

Energy Erectors is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best.

Energy Erectors is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. EEI is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

The Substation Technician maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installation of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment systems while adhering to EEI's Safety First Culture. This role supports the construction of new Substations as well as modifications, and upgrades of existing Substations for Electrical Utility Companies. Per diem is provided when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while assisting in new/existing construction and various tasks such as:
  • Demolition
  • Site preparation
  • Excavating
  • Backfilling
  • Landscaping
  • Trenching
  • Pole setting
  • Cable labeling
• Read and understand system maps to become knowledgeable in general electric distribution system layout, system substation capacities and load areas, substation circuit feeds, and general system sectionalizing
• Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material tasks
• Able to operate forklifts and maintain a valid forklift certification
• Work with man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, back hoes and other industry equipment
• Frequently work around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care
• Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

• Valid forklift certification
• Ability to read and understand system maps
• Knowledge of general electric distribution system layout, system substation capacities and load areas, substation circuit feeds, and general system sectionalizing
• Experience with transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material
• Ability to operate man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, back hoes and other industry equipment
• Skill and care working around energized high voltage systems
• Understanding of and compliance with Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics