Construction Services Technician

Job Summary:

Execute mechanical and electrical tasks on substation equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation.  Assemble, troubleshoot, repair, replace and clean all components in an electrical substation while maintaining compliance with national, state, and local electrical codes along with all Premier Power policies and procedures.

Reports To:

Construction Services Supervisor

Company Overview:

Founded in 1985, Premier Power Maintenance is a leading provider of high voltage specialty services, NETA testing, P&C Commissioning, Life extension and Specialty Construction Services. Premier Power Maintenance strives to provide a relaxed, yet professional atmosphere that is fun to work in and one truly based on values, morals, and respecting our team members to the highest level.  Premier Power Maintenance defines its services in six primary areas: Safety Training, Engineering, Installation, Commissioning, Preventative Maintenance, and Repair. Our goal is to provide customers with a safe, dependable, and uninterrupted power supply. We invest heavily in redundant tooling, test equipment, and team member training, which helps ensure an immediate and effective response to any service request. We have highly qualified field service personnel capable of assuring our customers that all emergencies will be handled promptly and professionally.  We take pride in our safety and unparalleled expertise in the field.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the execution of mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities.
• Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to install electrical apparatus according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Must have knowledge and be able to perform a majority of the following substation construction tasks:
  • Power cable installation- duct banks, trend ways, conduit, cable pulling, excavations, splicing, terminations, grounding, and trenching.
  • Circuit breaker installation- conductor fabrication, control wiring, gas filling, and grounding.
  • Protective relay panel installation- point to point wire designations, wire labeling, wire terminations, and cable tray assembly.
  • Substation installation- aluminum buss welding, conductor assembly, ground grid installation, and steel erection. 
  • Transformer assembly- bushing, radiator, conservator, oil, and arrestor installation.  Transformer oil processing and vacuum filling.
• Must have a good working knowledge of bucket trucks, line trucks, digger trucks, excavators, trenchers, cranes, hydraulic crimpers, conduit benders, cable prep tools, cable pullers, and welders.
• Participate in preventative maintenance outages at clients’ facilities.
• Participate in weekly safety meetings and trainings.
• Must be willing to take calls and give technical advice outside of the normal workday.
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list, other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiar with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations.
• Use industry related hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to operate power distribution components, specialized testing tools and diagnostic equipment.
• Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and courtesy when interacting with team members, customers, and vendors.
• Must be willing to take calls and give technical advice outside of the normal workday.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems as they arise.
• Must have intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently while utilizing excellent judgement.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines.
• Has demonstrated the ability to be consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc.
• Demonstrates organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements.
• Demonstrates the responsibility required to keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean and organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations.

Work Environment:

• Must be willing to relocate within 60 miles of the hiring regional office.
• Corporate business hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, but depending on the scope of works hours outside of business hours will be required.
• Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations.
• Must be able to work overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays.
• Must be able to travel on overnight, multi-day, out-of-town projects.
• Ability to be out in the elements for long periods of time.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, stoop, climb, shovel; work at elevated positions.
• Must be willing and capable of working with your hands and working in the field.
• Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner.

Education and Work Experience:

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.  Military experience is preferred but not required.
• Requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in electrical substation construction.
• Completed Substation or Lineman Apprenticeship program is a plus, but not required.

Other Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, education verification, motor vehicle report, physical abilities test, an approved hair and urine drug screen, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must have or be willing to obtain an endorsement to operate a combined vehicle weight up to 26k lbs. (CDL preferred)
• Must be able to lift and maneuver at least 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to obtain a company paid TWIC, OSHA 10 hour, NFPA 70-E, and CPR training.

Benefits:

Premier Power Maintenance firmly values each team member.  Therefore, Premier Power Maintenance offers an exceptional benefits package, including:

• 100% of premiums paid by employer for team member short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 100% of HDHP medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums for the team member and 50% of the premiums for dependent coverage.  A generous PPO plan is also available.
• Generous paid time off policy, with option to carry over year to year.
• Opportunity for additional paid time off through our “Work Life Balance” program.
• 8 paid holidays per year.
• Bereavement pay.
• Internal referral bonuses.
• Years of service bonuses.
• NETA testing incentives.
• Field service incentives for selling additional work.
• Travel per diem reimbursement.
• Annual workplace giving volunteer hours.
• Education assistance program.
• Potential relocation reimbursement.
• Discretionary annual raise and performance bonus with performance review.
• Multiple team building events throughout the year.
• Up to 4% match on 401k contributions, plus annual discretionary profit-sharing plan.
• Depending on experience, company service van with fuel card for company use.
• Company cell phone, computer, and credit card.
• Annual uniform and safety boot allowance.

To learn more about Premier Power Maintenance, please visit our website at www.premierpowermaintenance.com.

Premier Power Maintenance is an EEO/AA employer who values and embraces workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability and/or veteran status. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.