Substation Technician C (GTC)

Pike Corporation•Milton, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Substation Technician C is a non-exempt position focused on the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation equipment and systems. This role requires a 2-4 year working knowledge of substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring up to 525 kv. The position involves working in confined spaces and elevated areas, operating various construction equipment specific to the trade. A Substation Technician C may work independently or with others, and occasionally work long hours during emergency conditions. This position requires work at various locations and may involve travel to other states depending on customer demands.

Requirements

Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
Capable of climbing and working at heights up to 125 feet above ground.
Possess or be capable of obtaining a Commercial Drivers’ License.
Supply own personal hand tools required by the company for this work.
Supply own safety toed work boots.
Capable of lifting in excess of 50 lbs.
Capable of working in confined spaces/areas.
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.
Capable of following Company safety rules and policies.
Must gain knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes and standards.
Must be capable of working in close proximity of energized substation equipment.
Knowledge of substation structural drawings (i.e. elevations, plan views, section views, grounding details, and foundation plans).
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.
Emphasis on Safety
Self-Motivated
Team-Oriented
Customer Oriented
Trust worthy
Commitment
Professionalism demonstrated through unwavering reliability and punctuality
Good appearance and attitudes
High productivity work ethics
Well developed interpersonal and communication skills
Receptive to constructive instruction/coaching

Nice To Haves

2-4 year working knowledge of 525 kv and below substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring.

Responsibilities

Works safely while performing construction, maintenance or repair, testing, adjusting and troubleshooting of substation equipment/systems.
Works with concrete foundations, ground grids, and steel erection.
Works with buswork (High and Low Voltage).
Works with Airbreak / Hookstick Switches.
Works with Control Cable Terminations (High / Low Voltage).
Works with Control Buildings.
Works with Conduit and duck banks.
Performs capacitor bank installations.
Works with 23kv- 230 kv Transformers, regulators and circuit breakers.
Works with Circuit Switchers, motor-operated and manual switches.
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.
Follows Company safety rules and policies.
Gains knowledge of construction standard practices, techniques, quality requirements, applicable codes and standards.
Works in close proximity of energized substation equipment.
Works for extended periods in various locations, when requested.