Power Distribution Field Technician

MasTec Utility Services•Richmond, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Power Distribution Field Technician will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, data collection, and field notes/sketches. Project types will include data collection of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a Project manager, senior designer, and/or engineer.

Requirements

High school Diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license required with a clean driving record for the past 5 years.
Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook required.
Experience reading and comprehending construction plans.
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
Ability and willingness to work outdoor in all weather conditions, around energized equipment, in confined spaces, in heavy traffic and construction environment with proper PPE.
Ability to travel local up to 100% of the time which includes commitment to temporary on-site assignments and occasional overnight stays as needed.
Driving company vehicle daily to work sites.

Nice To Haves

1- 2 years’ experience with power distribution systems.
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 distribution equipment and hardware in order to identify components from visual inspections and properly document 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 of power equipment, conductors,
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.