Switchgear Technician

Baton Rouge, LA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Various in the Gulf Coast Region

Key Responsibilities/Duties

Identify type of gear and apply PM and testing methods per NETA standards or customer:
- Medium Voltage Switchgear
- Low Voltage MCCs
- Circuit Breakers
- Battery Systems
- Shielded and Non-Shielded Cable
- Grounding Systems
Isolate device and identify grounding points as necessary for testing
Troubleshoot control circuits DC grounds electrical faults
Interpret testing results and provide recommendations

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

3 or more years of prior industrial/substation electrical experience is preferred
CDL or Chauffers license is preferred ability to effectively pull a trailer
Utilize PPE and safety equipment as required per task
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to acquire a TWIC certification
Ability to read and interpret blue prints and schematic drawings
Work various job locations throughout the week
Participate in job safety analysis behavioral based safety observations and all other Safety Health and Environmental Processes.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Ability to work skillfully with both hands constantly independently safely lift and carry objects up to 5 feet long and weighing up to 20 pounds routinely 50 pounds occasionally climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffold kneel crouch crawl reach push pull twist finger grasp and feel on a constant and repetitive basis stand walk talk see (20/20 vision naturally or corrected) hear within normal range and perform repetitive motion activities.
Ability to work in extreme environmental conditions including excessive heat and cold noise vibrations dust fumes oils wear a portable respirator.
Ability to physically negotiate the hazards of a new construction worksite (i.e. uneven surfaces floor openings heights construction debris and poor lighting).

Candidates will be required to pass:

Drug & Alcohol Test
Fit for Duty (Physical) and Respirator Fit Test
Criminal Background Check
LA Drivers License Status Check

Required Experience:

Location: Various in the Gulf Coast Region Key Responsibilities/DutiesIdentify type of gear and apply PM and testing methods per NETA standards or customer:Medium Voltage Switchgear Low Voltage MCCsCircuit BreakersBattery SystemsShielded and Non-Shielded CableGrounding SystemsIsolate device and iden...