Substation Technician

At Power Corporation of America, we are seeking a highly skilled Substation Technician to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for the construction, maintenance, and repair of substation equipment and systems.

• Construct protective grounding grids for electrical systems, controls, transformers, control houses, fences, and steel structures.
• Install foundations and bases for control cabinets, transformers, control houses, and steel structures.
• Layout and build protective parameters and/or security fences for substation and public protection.
• Knowledge of cable pulling, coding, wiring, and termination of cables for electrical systems, control monitoring, and communication with the substation and outside sources.
• Erect steel support structures for high-voltage electrical apparatus.
• Construct steel control houses for monitor and switching.
• Install, connect, and service substation transformers and circuit breakers for maintenance and new construction.
• Bend and install isolated high-voltage pipe or bus for distribution connections between transmission lines, distribution lines, and transformers.
• Install suspended wire used as bus for distribution connections between transmission lines, distribution lines, and transformers.
• Weld conduit used as bus for circuit connections.
• Weld various materials using various welding techniques and applications.
• Assemble, install, and adjust switching gear for transmission and distribution of high voltage.

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor for a continuous period.
• Must be able to work outside, frequently in inclement weather.
• Comfortable and capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Comfortable and capable of working from an aerial device.
• Capable of properly installing, inspecting, and removing PPE.
• Ability to wear PPE and understands when to wear it.
• Able to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands, and sense of balance.
• Ability to sustain awkward positions/postures.

The following physical demands are required for this position:

• Lift/Carry: Constantly
• Stand: Constantly
• Walk: Constantly
• Sit: Occasionally
• Manually Manipulate: Frequently
• Reach Outward: Frequently
• Reach Over Shoulder: Occasionally
• Climb: Constantly
• Push/Pull: Constantly
• Crawl: Occasionally
• Squat or Kneel: Frequently
• Bend: Frequently
• Speak: Constantly

Power Corporation of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you are a motivated and skilled individual who is passionate about working in the electrical industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.