Transformer Field Tech

Position Summary:

A Transformer Technician is responsible for preparing equipment, project sites, and the installation and maintenance of transformers under the direction of field leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting transformer service operations under direct supervision.
• Maintain clear communication regarding project details, safety, and environmental concerns.
• Willingness of junior technicians to take direction in the safe and effective operation of equipment.
• Assist in transformer testing and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of transformer service tasks.
• Actively participate in quality assurance activities, including pre-completion inspections.
• Participate in planning and coordinating field projects, managing resources, and preparing reports.
• Ensure vehicles, tools, and equipment are in safe operating condition and perform necessary maintenance.
• Under direct supervision, complete service and repair work at customer locations.
• Must be able to work weekly and/or weekend overtime. Holiday work is scheduled as per business/customer needs.
• Comply with all safety requirements, including proper use of personal protective equipment and operation of equipment in a safe manner.
• Keep assigned work area clean, organized, and orderly. Ensure all safety and industrial hygiene requirements are maintained.
• Work with team members to effectively complete work assignments, receiving information regarding customer needs and product requirements.

Job Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED and a minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field.
• The ability and willingness to be mentored in the following areas:
  • Assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting of transformers and related accessories.
  • Interpret work scope, drawings, diagrams, and technical documents proficiently.
  • Operate transformer oil processing equipment with complete documentation.
  • Support testing of transformers and accessories, documenting results proficiently.
  • Manage vehicle and equipment maintenance.
  • Develop communication skills and professional client interaction abilities.
• Proven mechanical skills and/or experience with different types of low and high voltage equipment (requirement varies by location).
• Able to effectively problem-solve.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, looking up information, and/or creating reports.
• Able to communicate effectively in oral and written forms; follow written and oral directions; work in a team environment and communicate with team, various departments, and/or customers as business needs dictate.
• Customer-focused; able to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and produce a quality work product.
• For positions that utilize a company vehicle and construction equipment, a valid class 5 driver’s license is required.
• Strong background and experience with most types of high voltage equipment through the 230 kV class.
• Willingness and ability to travel (min. 85% travel).

Additional Information:

Type: Full-time

Travel: 85% - 100%

Relocation: No relocation provided

Benefits: Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life insurance, Employee Ownership Plan, matching 401k, paid time off, paid holidays (10 a year), and milestone bonus.

Application Details: The position will stay open until filled - seeking one FTE. Apply via job postings on job boards or from the company website.

Working Environment: Employee will be exposed to extensive travel, emergency callback procedures twenty-four hours a day, and required to work rotating shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Variable outdoor environmental temperatures including steady rainfall, fog, snow, and freezing conditions; extreme heat and/or humid conditions; energized electrical work on equipment or systems operating at greater than 600 volts; special safety precautions and/or equipment; lifting and/or guiding heavy sections of materials; some confined spaces and cramped conditions; chemicals used in the process; diesel fumes.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be willing to work and/or drive periodic workdays in excess of 12 hours. Must understand special hazards associated with high voltage equipment. Ability to work in extreme temperatures and weather conditions for various periods of time. Must have excellent balance and able to maintain body equilibrium that exceeds what is normal for ordinary locomotion. Must have good eye/hand coordination. Ability to move hands and manipulate objects easily and skillfully. Must be able to ascend and descend stairs in the operating unit. Must be able to climb up and down on ladders at varying heights with fall restraint. Must be able to enter and move about in confined spaces and wear personal protective equipment. Ability to sit, bend, stretch, twist, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs. May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 100 pounds. Adequate olfactory and auditory abilities. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Must display ability to read and understand job descriptions, safety/technical manuals and safety/warning signs. Will be required to pass physical, drug, and alcohol testing.

RESA Power is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.