Transformer Refurbishment Specialist

Responsibilities

• Lead the Transformer Refurbishing Department at the Lake Park facility, overseeing the full refurbishment lifecycle: intake inspection, teardown, core and coil rebuild/repair, tank and bushing restoration, oil filtration/reprocessing, reassembly, and final QA testing.
• Establish and enforce refurbishment standards, work instructions, and quality checkpoints to ensure every rebuilt unit meets or exceeds OEM performance specifications.
• Perform diagnostic testing (e.g., DGA review, insulation resistance, power factor, turns ratio, winding resistance) to assess incoming units and validate refurbished units before ship.
• Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of oil-based transformers in medium- and high-voltage systems, both in the shop and in the field.
• Mentor and direct a small team of technicians in refurbishment best practices, safety protocols, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to scope refurbishment jobs, estimate timelines, and ensure on-time completion of rebuild and installation projects.
• Travel to client sites as needed for field service, installations, and on-site diagnostics — approximately 40% travel (travel expenses covered by the company).
• Maintain accurate documentation of all refurbishment work — inspection reports, test data, rebuild logs, and equipment history records.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and protocols during shop and field work.
• Provide technical guidance to customers on transformer operation, maintenance, and refurbishment best practices.

Requirements

• NETA Level 2 Certification required; NETA Level 3 desirable.
• 10+ years of proven experience with oil-based transformer systems, with specific hands-on experience in transformer refurbishment/rebuild (teardown, core/coil work, tank restoration, oil processing, and retesting) across Medium Voltage and High Voltage equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a refurbishment shop or service team, including work planning and quality oversight.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, circuits, and components associated with medium- and high-voltage transformers.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills, including familiarity with DGA, insulation resistance, power factor, and turns ratio testing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with clients, engineering, and shop teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities across shop and field work, and travel approximately 40% of the time for service projects.
• Valid driver's license.
• Additional certification or formal training in transformer rebuild/refurbishment is a strong plus.