Electrical Technician

IEA Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives • Irving, TX

3h

About The Position

The Electrical Technician performs maintenance and construction activities around high-voltage substations (up to 345 kV) and transmission lines, as well as electrical collection systems at wind facilities. The role involves extensive domestic travel and requires a safety-first approach, attention to doing work correctly, and the ability to work remotely as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.

Work includes maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and repairing electrical systems and components, including underground cables, transformers, switchgear, wind-turbine wiring, substations, and related sensing and control systems. The technician also handles safety documentation, material inventory and management, testing reports, project planning, and coordination with clients, coworkers, and crane operators.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in the electrical industry, specifically in preventative maintenance, or an electrical degree/certificate and 1 year of experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically.
• Take reasonable care of personal and others’ health and safety and work according to Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles.
• Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with navigating internet-based programs.
• Ability to read, interpret, and understand basic drawings and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution.
• Experience using basic power tools.
• Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices and protocols, including LOTO.
• Ability to work in demanding physical conditions and inclement weather.
• Comfort working remotely as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Common-sense understanding of instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to operate a manlift, forklift, and skid steer.
• Ability to interact effectively with clients and communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Work in and around wind turbines.
• Interact professionally with customers and coworkers on a daily basis.
• Perform maintenance and construction on electrical collection systems, including underground cable faults, pad-mount transformers, switchgear, T-bodies, splices, and wind-turbine wiring up to 34.5 kV.
• Attend safety meetings and complete safety paperwork daily.
• Demonstrate safety as a top priority and follow applicable safety practices.
• Complete material inventory on a daily or weekly basis and perform accurate material management.
• Diagnose and correct problems that could cause an electrical system to shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate properly.
• Troubleshoot and test electrical components and systems.
• Service underground transmission systems, substations, and fiber-optic sensing and control systems.
• Replace worn or malfunctioning components.
• Perform line locating, cable splicing, TTR testing, and pad-mount transformer replacement independently.
• Perform VLF and megger testing, infrared scanning, fault locating, bushing exchanges, and battery replacements independently.
• Create concise reports about testing performed by the technician or their team.
• Implement LOTO and switching plans and provide project planning.
• Perform rigging and signaling for crane operators.

Benefits

• Per diem in accordance with the travel policy.
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance reviews and merit increases.
• Eligibility for a competitive rotation back home based on business needs.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with plan choice and coverage for a spouse, domestic partner, and children.
• Diabetes management, telehealth coverage, and prescription drug plan.

What This Job Offers

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