Substation Electrician

We are seeking experienced high voltage Substation Electricians/Technicians to join our team. As a key member of our crew, you will perform structural and electrical work inside high voltage substations, learning to install steel structures, porcelain insulators, high voltage equipment, and assembly of high voltage gang-operated switches. You will also pull control cable and perform other work required to construct and modify substations. The work is based on the west coast of Florida and surrounding areas, typically 5 days a week, with occasional weekend and overnight work when clearances are available. Out-of-town travel for work is required, and emergency work is also a part of the job.

Successful candidates must work with existing crews in south Florida for at least 3 months and possibly longer to learn Powerserve work and safety methods. The ideal candidate will have a good driving record, a valid Florida driver's license, and their own reliable transportation. We value respect for everyone and expect our team members to demonstrate this in their daily work.

Responsibilities:

• Substation Technician Assistant (0-3 years of experience)
  • Recognize and control hazards involved in working in a substation.
  • Observe and practice all corporate safety policies and procedures.
  • Follow instructions to perform quality work.
  • Learn by self-performing homework, attending free training classes, and from on-the-job training.
  • Install electrical below and above-grade raceways and wiring.
• Substation Technician (3-6 years of experience)
  • Install CopperWeld grounding.
  • Bend, fit, and install bus bar.
  • Operate hypress.
  • Operate hydraulic Octopus bender.
  • Operate magnetic drill for precision holes in structural steel.
  • Operate hydraulic bus punch for NEMA 4-hole connections.
  • Clean, grease, properly install bolts & Belleville washers, and torque high voltage connections.
  • Ability to read and understand installation instructions and wiring diagrams for basic equipment.
  • Plus, all responsibilities for Substation Technician Assistant.
• Senior Substation Technician (6-10 years of experience)
  • Interprets electrical construction blueprints and Elementary Drawings.
  • Installation of equipment related to metering, communication systems, and relaying systems which include electro-mechanical and solid-state electronic types where applicable.
  • Performs all phases of installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of electrical and instrumentation systems and service work.
  • Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical motors, complex electronic devices, control panels, relays, conduit, and switches ensuring proper electrical operation.
  • Uses meter and motor testing equipment.
  • Ability to understand control schematics.
  • Ability to check phasing through a system.
  • Assemble three-pole motor-operated switches.
  • Install circuit switchers with shunt trip.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on devices being installed.
  • Plus, all responsibilities for Substation Technician.
• Lead Substation Technician (10+ years of experience)
  • Supervise a crew of up to ten people.
  • Coordinate with management to ensure the crew has all the tools and equipment to perform work safely and reliably.
  • Schedule monthly, weekly, and daily crew work.
  • Coordinate job, so material and equipment are available on time.
  • Coordinate and plan with onsite customer supervision and other contractors on the job site.
  • Ensure the job is completed safely, reliably, and on schedule.
  • Plus, all responsibilities for Senior Substation Technician.

We offer employer-paid medical benefits for employees, 8 paid holidays, and 80 hours of paid time off. Please visit www.powerservetech.com/career-opportunities for more information.