Substation Technician A (Next Era )

Pike Corporation • Louisville, KY

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Substation Technician- A is a non-exempt position in the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation equipment/systems. This role requires a 6-8 year continuous working knowledge of 525 kv and below substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring. The position involves working in confined spaces and elevated areas, utilizing various construction equipment specific to the trade. A Substation Technician A may work independently or with others, occasionally working long hours during emergency conditions, and is expected to lead/coach subordinates. This position works at various locations and may require travel to another state depending on customer demands.

Requirements

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Must be capable of climbing and working at heights up to 125 feet above ground.
• 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.
• Must be able to work independently or with others.
• Willing to work over-time or long hours during emergency conditions and/or when requested.
• Schedules can change frequently and with short notice.
• 90% Travel Required.
• Capable of following Company safety rules and policies.
• Must have extensive knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes and standards.
• Must be capable of working in close proximity of energized substation equipment.
• 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.
• Proficient knowledge in all aspects of substation systems.
• Ability to determine the proper phase shift and rotation in paralleling transformer banks.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when requested.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Nice To Haves

• 6-8 year continuous working knowledge of 525 kv and below substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring.

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.
• Frequently works with energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.
• Interprets substation structural drawings (i.e. elevations, plan views, section views, grounding details, and foundation plans) and communicates with customers and subordinates.
• Establishes grade, elevations, and layout of foundations and cable trough in new and existing stations.
• Runs the job during the absence of the Foreman.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed