Substation Technician

What challenges can you expect?

The Substation Technician will work within a team to build, maintain, and make repairs to High Voltage Substations, through 500kV. Work will be performed for a large customer base in the Southwest United States, overseen by the Transformer Service Manager West. Position requires frequent travel; however, the Substation Technician must be based out of the Phoenix-metro area.

• Install conduit, grounding, steel structures, disconnect switches, misc. equipment, bus work, and wiring of equipment. Experience wiring/modifying relay panel installations a plus. 
• Operate forklift and manlift, as needed.
• Work with team to identify and resolve problems as they arise in the field.
• Assist project leaders in coordination of jobsite activities.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisors.
• Must be able to use basic manual and power tools.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What do we expect from you?

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Minimum 5 years of substation construction experience is preferred. 
• Ability to read, understand and interpret general arrangement drawings, electrical prints, and online diagrams.
• Class A CDL is preferred.

Other Preferred training, skills, knowledge, or abilities:

• OSHA 30
• First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens
• Confined Space Entry & Rescue
• Substation Awareness
• Fork Truck & Man Lift (aerial lift)
• Five years substation experience.
• DISA client requirements
• Legal authorization to work in the United States(required)

Required Competencies:

• Communication Proficiency
• Mechanical skills
• A high level of motivation and the ability to work independently
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Flexibility & willingness to travel (50%)
• Stress Management/Composure
• A team player mentality

Work Environment:

• This role is primarily a traveling outside maintenance position. Off-site work at customer sites will be required causing exposure to extreme environment elements & conditions such as heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.

Physical Demands:

• This is largely a physical role with frequent need for handling and lifting of equipment to repair, test, & assemble. Climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting is necessary. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs. is preferred.
• Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: 40-50hrs week