Field Technician

MasTec Inc•Richmond, VA

23h•Remote

About The Position

MasTec Professional Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients. MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization. The Field Technician would perform field review of poles and other electric facilities, including a review of the jobs with the design team working on electric utility aerial and underground distribution projects. Interaction with property owners may be necessary to explain project intentions. Position will be remote based in the Richmond, Virginia area and field work is required. Must be located within 2 hours or less from the Richmond, Virgina area.

Requirements

Associates degree preferred or 2 years’ experience with power distribution systems and/or telecommunications.
Valid driver’s license required with a clean driving record for the past 5 years.

Nice To Haves

Auto CAD experience.
Familiarity with IKE Device, ikeGPS and/or Hot Stick experience.
High-level understanding of utility, telecommunications, and/or power design engineering preferred.
Familiarity with electrical standards including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
Knowledge of Katapult or like equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform field review of electric facilities capturing the required information
Pole Identification Markings (height / class, birthmark)
Centerline measurements, offsets, Mile Markers (for future permitting use)
Attachment heights
Down guys and span guys
Sketch of site with measurements to nearby obstructions
Notation of existing equipment
Obtain GPS location
Photographs
Properly file data in the system and provide daily status reports.
Create folders and download photos
Scan notes and measurements, then save into folders
Conduct safety briefing discussions identifying critical work steps, the potential hazards related to those work steps, and possible control barriers