Distribution Field Technician- CC

Pike•Baxter Village, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

This is the first level of the field technician positions and may serve as a training slot for a Designer and/or CAD position. The incumbent will be required to work in an outside environment and must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Pike, founded in 1945, is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities and telecommunications companies, with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. They work with hundreds of utility clients nationwide, continuously expanding their offerings to provide ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment for any job. Pike emphasizes its essential role in ensuring infrastructure systems are operational. It is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service. Pike Engineering employees are crucial in maintaining essential services like electric power, gas, telephone, and wireless communications, offering engineering opportunities across various sectors including transmission, distribution, substations, smart meter technologies, renewable energy, telecommunications, and storm damage assessment.

Requirements

Well organized in actions and written communication.
Familiar with common computer software including MS Office Suite.
Experience in design or line construction in a utility environment.
High level of self-motivation.
Able to work independently.
Be able and comfortable working in an outside environment.
Valid driver’s license.
Follow all Pike Engineering and client safety practices and promote a safe working environment.
Team-Oriented.
Customer Oriented.
Able to manage multiple tasks and assist in the training of new peers.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with CAD drafting systems if applicable.
Familiar with GIS systems and basic data structures preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the collection of facilities field data as specified for use by others in updating facilities records or preparing design documents.
Encompasses data collection, measurement, mapping, field photography, equipment or unit inventory, staking, and similar field-based reconnaissance at the direction of senior technical or engineering employees.
Often work with more senior employees in the field acting as a design or staking assistant.
Adhere to and be a strong advocate for Pike Engineering’s Core Values to both Pike Engineering employees and our client(s).
Be familiar with and follow all practices as outlined in the Pike Engineering Safety Manual.
Be an advocate of safety and participate in all safety initiatives.
Accurately and neatly gather field data using paper drawings, forms, electronic data collection devices, digital cameras, or other formats and/or devices specified by the project manager and/or client.
Correctly identify items to be documented in the field with minimal supervisory assistance.
Quickly learn and apply technology tools such as hand-held data collection units, laser range finders, digital cameras, and GPS receivers.
Accurately record measurements and dimensions of requested items; be able to recognize levels of detail required to create a complete and accurate accounting of the field inventory and environment per the project specifications.
May be required to assist in power restoration efforts in natural disaster events (eg: driver, wire sitter, runner).
Accurately records data and measurements using correct standards and symbology such that the resulting product is clear and easily understood by office-based project personnel.
Meets production targets and understands the importance of project deliverables and milestones.