Construction Services Technician

Group CBS • Crawfordsville, IN

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Execute mechanical and electrical tasks on substation equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation. Assemble, troubleshoot, repair, replace and clean all components in an electrical substation while maintaining compliance with national, state, and local electrical codes along with all Premier Power policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Familiar with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations.
• Use industry related hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to operate power distribution components, specialized testing tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and courtesy when interacting with team members, customers, and vendors.
• Must be willing to take calls and give technical advice outside of the normal workday.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems as they arise.
• Must have intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently while utilizing excellent judgement.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines.
• Has demonstrated the ability to be consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc.
• Demonstrates organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates the responsibility required to keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean and organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, education verification, and motor vehicle report.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to obtain a company paid TWIC card, OSHA 10/30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and CPR training.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience is preferred but not required.
• Completed Substation or Lineman Apprenticeship program is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to install electrical apparatus according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Perform a majority of the following substation construction tasks: Power cable installation (duct banks, trend ways, conduit, cable pulling, excavations, splicing, terminations, grounding, and trenching), Circuit breaker installation (conductor fabrication, control wiring, gas filling, and grounding), Protective relay panel installation (point to point wire designations, wire labeling, wire terminations, and cable tray assembly), Substation installation (aluminum buss welding, conductor assembly, ground grid installation, and steel erection), Transformer assembly (bushing, radiator, conservator, oil, and arrestor installation), Transformer oil processing and vacuum filling.
• Operate bucket trucks, line trucks, digger trucks, excavators, trenchers, cranes, hydraulic crimpers, conduit benders, cable prep tools, cable pullers, and welders.
• Participate in preventative maintenance outages at clients’ facilities.
• Participates in weekly safety meetings and trainings.
• Must be willing to take calls and give technical advice outside of the normal workday.
• Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED