Senior Substation Technician

Description

 Southwest Electric Co. Is looking for a Senior Substation Technician for our Nashville Field Service location. 

Senior Substation Technician Summary:

• Ability to perform all aspects of substation services (repair, processing & testing) and demonstrate an exceptional understanding of transformers, construction operation and the associated controls.
• Have the ability to perform in shop and field transformer testing for Power Factor, Excitation and resistance readings per NETA/ANSI Standards and maintain operational mechanical systems including pump operations, valve operations and oil processing units.

Senior Substation Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and test transformers using various methods and testing equipment including partial installation of transformer components.
• Verify repairs using various start-up testing procedures.
• Conduct acceptance testing and preventative maintenance in accordance with the published testing procedures.
• Operate specialized test equipment including but not limited to: Power Factor Tester (DOBLE), Megohmmeters, AC/DC volt-ohm-millimeters, various kinds of hand-held power and nonpower tools, etc.
• Ability to make electrical measurements, mechanical adjustments, assemble and disassemble parts/equipment correctly.
• Read and understand instruction manuals.
• Maintain a professional attitude when representing the company during phone or personal contact with outside vendors, customers or service providers etc.
• Observe all safety procedures and use proper protective gear.
• Complete required paperwork for each job accurately and on a timely basis.
• Must be willing and able to travel on overnight, multi-day, out of town jobs and able to work regular overtime including nights, weekends and some holidays.
• May be called on to lead substation trainees and technicians on field service projects, as well as ensure safety and customer work requirements are met by field crews.

Southwest Electric offers:

• Competitive weekly pay 
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k with a match  

Requirements

Senior Substation Technician Qualifications:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen, and physical.
• Complete a satisfactory nationwide criminal background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 50 + lbs., climb ladders, stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work for extended periods which includes overtime, weekends and holidays with minimal notice.

Senior Substation Technician Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED
• Associate's degree in industrial maintenance, Electrical/Electronic Technology preferred.
• 10+ years of commensurate Substation work experience preferred.
• Electrical theory education and/or related experience is required.
• Military experience is a plus.

Competencies:

• Acceptance and Diagnostic Testing, Substation Commissioning Testing, Relay Calibration
• Doble, Transformer Turns ratio, Megger, Etc.
• Problem and Failure Investigation, Internal Inspection & Condition Assessment
• Paper Samples for Degree of Polymerization Testing

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• NETA certification is a plus.
• CDL Class A is required.

 Visit us at www.swelectric.com and www.youtube.com/@SouthwestElectricCo  

Southwest Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.