Substation Technician

Tri-M Group•Kennett Square, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager or Superintendent, this person will perform various installation, testing and maintenance of electrical power equipment and also perform various service tasks to the same equipment. The Tri-M Group, LLC is an employee-owned company that prioritizes its employees, believing that a highly trained, skilled, and compensated workforce can better serve customers, families, and communities. The company has established a reputation for delivering quality and professional commercial electrical services with safety as a paramount concern. A strong emphasis is placed on employees, beginning with hiring the best talent in the industry.

Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
High school diploma or equivalent or post secondary technical training.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the substation construction and/or related technical field.
Completion of basic training in fall protection, confined space, LO/TO classes.
Understanding of construction standards and procedures for primary and secondary installations.
Current First Aid and CPR cards.
Willingness to be trained and educated on testing and service techniques, protocols, equipment and technical issues.
Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), ANSI/IEEE standards.
Self-motivated with good attention to detail and safety oriented.
Must be confident and decisive.
Must be able to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends).
Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability and willingness to travel nationally to jobsites with overnight stays.
Must have reliable personal transportation to and from assigned work location/office, as needed.

Responsibilities

Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M safety policies and procedures.
Complies with and ensures compliance with all Tri-M employment policies and procedures including standards of conduct and appearance to reflect positively on the Company.
Understands and follows proper safety and temporary grounding procedures.
Responsible for the installation, modification, commissioning and/or maintenance of all electrical power equipment in substations.
Responsible for directing, coordinating, training and monitoring others in all types of construction and maintenance of electrical power equipment in substations.
Completes work order assignments, interprets prints, and prepares daily time sheets, material tickets, field test reports, and all associated compliance documentation as required.
Leads and directs the work of the crew for the execution of assigned jobs, and plans and lays out the specific work assignments on the job.
Responsible for appraising condition of the substation equipment, such as transformers, switchgear, switchboards, associated electrical control systems, wiring, busses, and related equipment.
Adheres to testing and service protocols, including Tri-M procedures, forms, and check sheets, as well as customer requirements, ANSI/IEEE, NETA procedures and OEM requirements.
Ensures that quality and productivity meet Company and customer standards.
Travels regionally to job sites as needed.
Serves as part of an emergency response crew.
Safeguards and maintains Tri‑M equipment and tools.
Can read and understand electrical distribution system drawings, including single lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, section and plans views.