Substation Technician C

About the role

A Substation Technician C is a non-exempt position focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation equipment and systems. This role requires a 2–4 year working knowledge of 525 kV and below substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring. Work is performed in confined spaces and elevated areas, often involving various pieces of construction equipment specific to the trade. The position may require independent work or collaboration with others, occasional long hours during emergencies, and travel to various locations, including out-of-state assignments based on customer demands.

Travel to Florida and other states/locations is required (90% travel).

Responsibilities

• Work safely while performing 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 personal and team safety.
• Operate various types of heavy equipment, including:
  • 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
• Follow company safety rules and policies.
• Gain knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes, and standards.
• Work in close proximity to energized substation equipment.
• Interpret substation structural drawings (e.g., elevations, plan views, section views, grounding details, and foundation plans).
• Work extended periods in various locations as requested.
• Work overtime, weekends, holidays, and outside normal schedules as required, including during emergencies.

Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Capable of climbing and working at heights up to 125 feet above ground.
• Possess or be capable of obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
• Supply own personal hand tools required by the company for this work.
• Supply own safety-toed work boots.
• Capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Capable of working in confined spaces/areas.
• Able to work independently or with others.

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, and 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.

Skills

• Emphasis on safety
• Self-motivated
• Team-oriented
• Customer-oriented
• Trustworthy
• Commitment to professionalism, reliability, and punctuality
• Good appearance and attitude
• 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 and continuously expand 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 nationwide to address energy infrastructure challenges, including designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.