Installation Technician

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Charlotte, NC

19h•Onsite

About The Position

SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

Requirements

Basic working knowledge of analog and digital electronics
Basic ability to utilize AutoCAD for updating field as-built drawings
Ability to read and comprehend both mechanical and electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams and three-line diagrams
SQEW certification
Completion of COM-100 and COM-101 certification
Willing to travel up to 75% of the time
Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills

Nice To Haves

Generally, requires 2+ years of experience in an Installation Tech I role
Generally, requires 3+ years of control panel wiring experience
Experience with SEL products
Experience working in active substations

Responsibilities

Perform electrical field installations of advanced complexity.
Perform the following functions: Protective relay installation, testing troubleshooting Panel and cabinet demolition, installation and modification Cable routing and assembly (including fiber) Control house integration and assembly Conduit forming and installation
Develop and maintain knowledge of SEL Engineering Services processes and products.
Supervise installation technicians on projects of basic to moderate complexity.
Generate and approve LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) plans.
Generate field installation estimates for projects of basic to moderate complexity.
Acts as a mentor to Installation Technician I.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Superior benefits
Inspiring work
Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.
Top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
10 paid holidays
Annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days
9 paid sick days
Paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.
STEM courses
apprenticeships
tuition assistance
engineering development programs
wellness
fertility
adoption
flexible spending benefits