Field Decommission Technician — Onsite Travel & Overtime

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

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