SUB Technician

MasTec • Athens, TX

128d

About The Position

The Substation Technician maintains and performs repairs, modifications, replacements and installation of a wide variety of electrical and electronic equipment systems while adhering to EEI's Safety First Culture. This role supports the construction of new Substations as well as modifications, and upgrades of existing Substations for Electrical Utility Companies. Per diem is provided when applicable.

Requirements

• Ability to read and understand system maps.
• Knowledge of general electric distribution system layout.
• Experience with substation capacities and load areas.
• Familiarity with substation circuit feeds and general system sectionalizing.
• Valid forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Work safely while assisting in new/existing construction and various tasks such as: Demolition, Site preparation, Excavating, Backfilling, Landscaping, Trenching, Pole setting, Cable labeling.
• Read and understand system maps to become knowledgeable in general electric distribution system layout, system substation capacities and load areas, substation circuit feeds, and general system sectionalizing.
• Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material tasks.
• Able to operate forklifts and maintain a valid forklift certification.
• Will work with man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, back hoes and other industry equipment.
• Frequently work around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care.
• Understands and complies with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

Benefits

• Per diem provided when applicable.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees