Field Decommission Technician

Emerald Transformer; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Paid weekly

Paid time off

2nd Chance Hiring

Job summary

Emerald Transformer is seeking a Field Decommission Technician to safely decommission power distribution equipment at customer sites and Emerald facilities. The role requires dismantling units, salvaging metals and usable parts, and handling oils and solvents in line with safety and environmental rules.

Regular travel across the service territory with overnight stays is expected. This hands-on position demands experience with hand and pneumatic tools, cutting torches, forklifts, and cranes, plus

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in industrial labor, field service, demolition, mechanical disassembly, rigging, scrap/salvage operations, transformer or electrical equipment support, or related hands-on environment preferred.
• Experience using hand tools and pneumatic tools in a production, shop, or field environment required.
• Experience working around heavy equipment, metal components, or material handling operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Decommission power distribution equipment in commercial and industrial environments.
• Disassemble decommissioned power distribution units safely and efficiently.
• Salvage metals and recover usable parts from decommissioned equipment.
• Handle, contain, and dispose of oils, solvents, and other liquid compounds in accordance with company environmental and safety requirements.
• Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, and cutting torches to complete assigned work.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Travel throughout Emerald Transformer’s service territory, including overnight and extended stays near customer locations.
• Work overtime and respond to call-in needs, including evening and weekend emergency work, to support customer requirements.
• Collaborate closely with coworkers and contribute effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Perform assigned work at the home facility when field decommission work is not scheduled, based on direction from facility leadership.
• Support other field crews and, when needed, perform assignments for any Emerald Transformer entity.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and productive worksite at all times.
• Package and bale materials for shipment and load trailers as assigned.

Skills

Rigging

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Cutting torch

Forklifts

Overhead cranes

Teamwork

Travel

Heavy lifting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Field Decommission Technician

Department: Field Decommission

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: DeFuniak Springs, Florida

Compensation: $25.00 - $30.00 / hour

Description

Field Decommission Technician

$25.00 - $30.00/Hourly

+High Overtime

Yearly Target Earnings: $75,000+

Workplace Type: Onsite

Schedule: 2 Weeks On; 1 Week Off

Who We Are

With over fifty years of experience in the transformer services industry, Emerald Transformer is the premier solution for electrical equipment. Emerald provides a wide range of transformer services including remanufactured transformer stock, repairs, decommission, field technical services, parts, PCB disposal and recycling. Our national network of factories and service centers are strategically located to serve our broad and diverse customer base.

Emerald is committed to extending the life cycle of our customers’ equipment and protecting their capital investment. We partner with our customers to exceed their expectations by delivering valuable solutions. Emerald strives to have the lowest repair failure rate in the industry. We ensure the proper handling of any type of hazardous material in compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations.

Why work at Emerald?

When Emerald Transformer hires someone, we aren’t just bringing a new employee on board. We take our time to make sure we’re surrounding ourselves with those who share our core values and our devotion to quality, dependability, and environmental consciousness. We wouldn’t be where we are today without our Emerald team, and we’re thankful for each person who’s chosen to be a part of our journey as a company.

At Emerald Transformer, our employees are our lifeblood. They are the foundation of our business, so we provide employee benefits they can count on.

• Benefits: Your choice of three different medical insurance programs in addition to, life, vision, and dental insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, and a competitive 401K match incentive and vesting timeline. Our a-la-carte structure allows you to pick the best package for your needs.
• A 2nd Chance: Here at Emerald, we believe in second chances. That is why we accept and consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with federal and local laws. We are committed to 2nd chance hiring! Only by working together can we create a better future.
• Supplemental Insurance: In addition to our standard plans, we offer tele-medicine, long-term and short-term disability coverage as well as legal services.
• Paid Weekly: All hourly team members are paid weekly!
• Paid Time Off: Emerald Transformer employees receive vacation and sick pay annually.
• Career Pathing: We are growing and promote from within.

We’ve surrounded ourselves with a passionate team, determined to reach that same goal. We’ve been in business for over 50 years, and every day, we’re looking for new and more innovative ways to provide better service to our customers and grow our business.

Job Summary

The Field Decommission Technician supports the safe and efficient decommissioning of power distribution equipment at customer sites and Emerald Transformer facilities. The position is responsible for dismantling retired units, recovering salvageable metals and usable parts, and handling oils, solvents, and other liquid compounds in accordance with company safety and environmental expectations. This role requires regular travel throughout Emerald Transformer’s service territory, including overnight and extended stays, and the flexibility to work overtime, call-in hours, evenings, and weekends to meet customer needs. When field work is not scheduled, the technician is assigned work at the home facility and may also support other field crews or Emerald Transformer entities as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Decommission power distribution equipment in commercial and industrial environments.
• Disassemble decommissioned power distribution units safely and efficiently.
• Salvage metals and recover usable parts from decommissioned equipment.
• Handle, contain, and dispose of oils, solvents, and other liquid compounds in accordance with company environmental and safety requirements.
• Use hand tools, pneumatic tools, and cutting torches to complete assigned work.
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Maintain accountability for shop tools and equipment at the assigned worksite.
• Travel throughout Emerald Transformer’s service territory, including overnight and extended stays near customer locations.
• Work overtime and respond to call-in needs, including evening and weekend emergency work, to support customer requirements.
• Collaborate closely with coworkers and contribute effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Perform assigned work at the home facility when field decommission work is not scheduled, based on direction from facility leadership.
• Support other field crews and, when needed, perform assignments for any Emerald Transformer entity.
• Maintain a safe, orderly, and productive worksite at all times.
• Package and bale materials for shipment and load trailers as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education/Certifications

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred.

Experience

• One to three years of experience in industrial labor, field service, demolition, mechanical disassembly, rigging, scrap/salvage operations, transformer or electrical equipment support, or a related hands‑on environment preferred.
• Experience using hand tools and pneumatic tools in a production, shop, or field environment required.
• Experience working around heavy equipment, metal components, or material handling operations preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Ability to safely decommission and disassemble power distribution equipment.
• Ability to identify and recover salvageable metals and usable components.
• Ability to safely handle oils, solvents, and other liquid compounds.
• Ability to use hand tools and pneumatic tools effectively.
• Ability to operate a cutting torch to cut metal parts.
• Ability to operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment as needed.
• Ability to work independently, stay self‑directed, and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work closely with others in a team‑oriented environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Emerald Transformer’s service territory, including overnight and extended stays.
• Willingness and ability to work overtime, call‑in hours, and evening or weekend emergency assignments as needed.
• Ability to perform heavy physical work, including exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally and more than 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to climb, push, stand, hear, walk, reach, feel, balance, pull, stoop, lift, finger, crawl, crouch, kneel, grasp, and perform repetitive motion as required by the job.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors and tolerate extreme cold, extreme heat, vibration, atmospheric conditions, exposure to oils, and other hazardous conditions including moving mechanical parts, vehicles, electrical current, scaffolding, heights, heat, and chemicals.
• Ability to work in narrow aisles or passageways and to consistently use required personal protective equipment, including eye protection, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Commitment to following company environmental and safety programs, company policies, and standard operating procedures.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Emerald Transformer is an equal opportunity employer providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability (including pregnancy), uniform service, veteran status, marital status, medical condition including genetic characteristics, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.