Electrical Transformer Technician

Sunbelt-Solomon-; Pelzer (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Solomon seeks an Electrical Transformer Technician to inspect, test, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and prepare rental electrical equipment for customer deployment within the Temporary Power Solutions division.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, quality, and operational excellence as you work across ATS/transformers, switchgear, panels, and load banks to support customer projects at multiple sites.

Qualifications

• High school degree required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and prepare rental and sales electrical equipment for customer deployment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, and complete corrective repairs using industry best practices.
• Conduct operational testing, electrical testing, and quality inspections to verify equipment performance and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Prepare equipment to meet customer project specifications and delivery requirements.
• Complete maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair documentation accurately and communicate major repair needs to the Rental Foreman.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, functional testing, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet reliability and operational efficiency.
• Support shipping, receiving, staging, loading, unloading, and movement of rental equipment throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely while maintaining an organized shop, warehouse, and storage yard.
• Support inventory activities, including equipment identification, tracking, and cycle counts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Shipping & Receiving, and the Rental Foreman to meet customer expectations and support emergency and after-hours service requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school

Job description

• Employee Type Non-Exempt FT
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Name Anna Olson
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

The Electrical Transformer Technician is responsible for inspecting, testing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and preparing rental electrical equipment to ensure it is safe, reliable, and ready for customer deployment. This role supports our Temporary Power Solutions division by maintaining the rental fleet to the highest standards of safety, quality, reliability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and prepare rental and sales electrical equipment for customer deployment.
• Perform preventative maintenance, diagnose electrical and mechanical issues, and complete corrective repairs using industry best practices.
• Conduct operational testing, electrical testing, and quality inspections to verify equipment performance and ensure compliance with company standards.
• Prepare equipment to meet customer project specifications and delivery requirements.
• Complete maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair documentation accurately and communicate major repair needs to the Rental Foreman.
• Assist with equipment commissioning, functional testing, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet reliability and operational efficiency.
• Support shipping, receiving, staging, loading, unloading, and movement of rental equipment throughout the facility.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely while maintaining an organized shop, warehouse, and storage yard.
• Support inventory activities, including equipment identification, tracking, and cycle counts.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Shipping & Receiving, and the Rental Foreman to meet customer expectations and support emergency and after-hours service requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include inspection, maintenance, testing, and repair of:

• Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS)
• Manual Transfer Switches
• Distribution Panels
• Dry-Type Transformers
• Pad-Mounted Transformers
• Substation Transformers
• Load Banks
• Power Distribution Equipment
• Additional temporary power equipment across multiple voltage and amperage classifications

Safety & Quality

• Follow all company safety policies, regulations, and safe work practices.
• Properly wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comply with applicable safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO).
• Safely operate tools, equipment, and material handling equipment in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment
• Perform all work to company quality standards and ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and customer-ready.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, equipment defects, near misses, incidents, and quality concerns.
• Participate in required safety training, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, with heavier lifting performed using appropriate material handling equipment.
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently bend, kneel, squat, climb ladders, reach overhead, and work in confined spaces as required.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements while operating tools, equipment, and machinery.
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other shop or material handling equipment, as required.
• Ability to distinguish colors, labels, and equipment markings when performing job duties.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, hearing protection, gloves, eye protection, and other protective equipment, as required.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor manufacturing, warehouse, and rental operations environments that may involve exposure to heat, cold, dust, fumes, noise, and varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work overtime, flexible schedules, and respond to after-hours support as business needs require.

Where Potential Powers Progress

At Sunbelt Solomon, we believe progress starts with people — their ideas, their expertise, and their drive to make energy work better. With more than a century of combined experience, we deliver full-lifecycle power, energy, and automation solutions across the Americas.

From our 40+ locations and a team of over 1,700 skilled professionals, we serve nearly every industry with the people, products, and insight needed to keep the electricity running. Our solutions span low-, medium-, and high-voltage systems, covering the complete electrical lifecycle, from design and engineering to operation, maintenance, modernization, and sustainable decommissioning. We’re known for our expertise in remanufacturing electrical equipment, including transformers and switchgear, and for providing flexible, reliable temporary power rental solutions. Through the Sunbelt Solomon family of brands, including Trinity Power, Magna IV Engineering, and Power Solutions Group, we combine deep technical field experience with advanced engineering and turnkey project delivery.

Together, we help customers optimize performance, extend asset life, and achieve sustainability goals while building a more resilient, efficient energy future. At our core, we’re powered by people — innovators, engineers, technicians, and problem solvers — all working together to deliver energy solutions that move industries forward.

Mission, Purpose, Vision & Core Values

In developing our mission, purpose, vision and core business values, we engaged in a thoughtful process that incorporated the combined principles of our family of companies and reflects our commitment to valuing our history and investing in our people, services, and products.

Mission: Through a culture of integrity, bold innovation, and customer-centricity we create value for our partners and team members with safe and reliable electrical power solutions and services.

Purpose: To enhance the lives of our team members and partners through sustainable products and services in the communities we serve.

Vision: To be the leading provider of customized electrical power solutions and services.

Core Values:

People: The core of our success.

Safety: It’s in our DNA.

Strategic: We forge our own future.

Sustainability: Industry leaders in power distribution life cycle management.

Performance: Delivering excellence at every opportunity.

Company Benefits

Sunbelt Solomon offers a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package to employees who meet applicable plan eligibility requirements. Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, 401k with company match, life insurance and disability, paid vacation, sick time, and holiday. Temp employees are not eligible for company benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Pre-Employment Screening

Following an offer of employment all candidates are required to complete a background check and drug screen prior to being cleared to start employment. A physical, respiratory fit test, and/or Motor Vehicle Record check may also be required based on the job responsibilities and location of the position.