Substation Technician A

Pike Corporation • Monroe, GA

90d

About The Position

Substation Technician- A is a non-exempt position in the construction, maintenance and repair of substation equipment / systems. Substation Technician- A has a 6-8 year continuous working knowledge of 525 kv and below substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring. This position requires work in confined spaces and in elevated work areas, and works with various pieces of construction equipment specific to the trade. A Substation Technician A may work independently or with others, occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions. This position should be able to lead/coach subordinates on the crew. This position works at various locations. The position may also be required to travel to another state depending on customer demands. NOTE: TRAVEL TO FLORIDA AND OTHER STATES/LOCATIONS IS REQUIRED.

Requirements

• 6-8 years of continuous working knowledge of 525 kv and below substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring.
• Must possess a Commercial Drivers’ License.
• Must supply own personal hand tools required by the company for this work.
• Must supply own safety toed work boots.
• Must be capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of working in confined spaces/areas.
• Operational experience of various types of heavy equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes and standards.
• Proficient knowledge in all aspects of substation systems.

Nice To Haves

• Willing to work over-time or long hours during emergency conditions and/or when requested.
• Ability to establish grade, elevations, and layout of foundations and cable trough in new and existing stations.

Responsibilities

• Works safely while performing new construction, maintenance or repair, testing, adjusting and troubleshooting work of substation equipment/systems.
• Responsible for maintaining Company vehicles, test equipment and tools in good working conditions.
• Capable of following Company safety rules and policies.
• Must interpret substation structural drawings and communicate with customers and subordinates.
• Ability to accurately appraise technical situations and recommend resolutions to problems.
• Ability to lead/coach subordinates on the crew.
• Ability to develop and interpret a material list.
• Ability to trace out phasing in a substation and verify to the three line diagrams.
• Capable of running the job during the absence of the Foreman.
• Ability to establish grade, elevations, and layout of foundations and cable trough in new and existing stations.

Benefits

• EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled
• Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees