Substation Technician B

About the role

A Substation Technician-B is a non-exempt position focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation equipment and systems. This role requires a 4-6 year continuous working knowledge of 525 kV and below substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring. The position involves work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and with various pieces of construction equipment specific to the trade. Technicians may work independently or as part of a team, including coaching subordinates, and may be required to work long hours during emergency conditions. Travel to Florida and other states is required based on customer demands.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, repair, testing, adjusting, and troubleshooting of substation equipment/systems, including but not limited to:
  • Concrete foundations, ground grids, and steel erection
  • Buswork (high and low voltage)
  • Airbreak/hookstick switches
  • Control cable and terminations (high/low voltage)
  • Control buildings, conduit, and duck banks
  • Capacitor bank installations (23 kV–230 kV)
  • Transformers, regulators, and circuit breakers
  • Circuit switchers, motor-operated, and manual switches
• Maintain company vehicles, test equipment, and tools in good working condition.
• Frequently work with energized high-voltage systems, requiring skill and care to ensure safety.
• Interpret substation structural drawings (e.g., elevations, plan views, section views, grounding details, and foundation plans) and communicate with customers and subordinates.
• Accurately appraise technical situations and develop material lists.
• Trace out phasing in a substation and verify against three-line diagrams.
• Establish grade, elevations, and layout of foundations and cable troughs in new and existing stations.
• Grade and finish concrete slabs and foundations.
• Perform routine carpentry work, including building wood concrete forms.
• Operate various types of heavy equipment, such as:
  • Bucket, derrick, and boom trucks
  • Backhoes, excavators, and skid steer loaders
  • Articulating man-lifts
  • Pressure diggers and trenchers
  • Track crawler loader/backhoe
  • Rough terrain telescopic forklifts
• Coach subordinates on the crew.
• Work overtime or long hours during emergencies or as requested, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of climbing and working at heights up to 125 feet above ground.
• Possess a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Supply own personal hand tools and safety-toed work boots as required by the company.
• Capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Capable of working in confined spaces.
• Ability to work independently or with others.
• Knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes, and standards.
• Capable of working in close proximity to energized substation equipment.
• Retained knowledge in all aspects of substation systems.
• Willingness to travel (90% travel required).
• Adhere to company safety rules and policies.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to extreme conditions at construction job sites.
• Work environment and job sites can be loud.
• Performed in outside weather conditions.

Competencies

• Emphasis on safety
• Self-motivated and team-oriented
• Customer-focused
• Trustworthy with a commitment to professionalism
• Unwavering reliability and punctuality
• High productivity and strong work ethic
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
• Receptive to constructive instruction and coaching

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies, with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, continuously expanding our offerings to supply customers with innovative ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment for any job. "Essential" defines who we are, the work we do, and the value of our people. Each employee plays a critical role in ensuring infrastructure systems are operational when needed. Pike fosters a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

About The Team

The Electric team works with utilities across the country to address energy infrastructure challenges. This includes designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.