Electrical Substation & Maintenance Field Services Technician

Position Summary

The Electrical Substation & Maintenance Field Services Technician supports the inspection maintenance testing and repair of electrical substations and related power distribution equipment. This role is intended for technicians with 12 years of field experience who are building hands-on skills in substation environments while working under the guidance of senior technicians and engineers. The position requires regular travel to job sites and strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations

• Assist with routine and corrective maintenance of electrical substations including breakers switches transformers relays and buss work
• Perform visual inspections basic troubleshooting and condition assessments of substation equipment
• Support switching operations under direction of qualified personnel
• Assist with installation removal and replacement of electrical equipment and components
• Perform basic electrical testing such as insulation resistance continuity grounding checks and functional tests

Maintenance & Testing Support

• Support preventive maintenance programs and scheduled outages
• Assist senior technicians with relay testing breaker timing and functional checks
• Document field work test results and observations using company forms and digital tools
• Identify and report abnormal conditions safety concerns or equipment deficiencies

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies OSHA regulations and client safety requirements
• Properly use PPE tools and testing equipment
• Participate in job safety briefings tailboards and lockout/tagout procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work site

Communication & Teamwork

• Work closely with senior technicians supervisors and engineers in the field
• Communicate job status issues and findings clearly and professionally
• Represent the company in a professional manner with clients and site personnel

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school training preferred
• 12 years of experience in electrical field services substations power distribution or industrial electrical work
• Basic understanding of electrical theory and power systems
• Ability to read and interpret one-line diagrams wiring diagrams and basic schematics
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to job sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in or around electrical substations or utility facilities
• Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters megohmmeters and grounding testers
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
• CPR/First Aid certification

Physical & Work Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical field work
• Willingness to work extended hours weekends or emergency call-outs as needed
• Comfortable working at heights and around high-voltage equipment (with proper training)

Career Development

This position offers hands-on training and mentorship with opportunities to advance into senior technician relay technician or specialized substation roles based on performance and experience

Required Experience:

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