Field Electrical Substation Technician

Premier-Power-Maintenance; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier-Power-Maintenance is seeking a field technician to support electrical substation construction, installation, maintenance, and repair across multiple project sites in the assigned region.

You will read blueprints, install wiring and equipment, operate tools, and troubleshoot issues while traveling to customer facilities. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum three years of electrical substation construction experience preferred.
• Completion of a Substation or Lineman Apprenticeship Program is a plus.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, and technical documents.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and construction equipment.
• Understanding of OSHA, NFPA 70E, and industry safety requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction, installation, repair, and maintenance of electrical substation equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer specifications.
• Install power cables, conduit, grounding systems, cable trays, and control wiring.
• Assist with transformer assembly, circuit breaker installation, and protective relay panel installation.
• Perform conductor fabrication, grounding, steel erection, and bus installation.
• Support transformer oil processing and vacuum filling activities.
• Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and specialized construction equipment.
• Work with bucket trucks, line trucks, digger derricks, excavators, trenchers, cranes, cable pullers, and hydraulic crimpers.
• Use testing and diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in clean, organized, and service-ready condition.
• Participate in preventative maintenance outages and field service projects.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems at customer facilities.
• Support emergency response and on-call activities as needed.
• Provide professional service when working with customers, vendors, and team members.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Electrical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Substation/Lineman Apprenticeship

Tools

Bucket trucks

Digger derricks

Hydraulic crimpers

Test equipment

Job description

Premier-Power-Maintenance is seeking a field technician to support electrical substation construction, installation, maintenance, and repair across multiple project sites in the assigned region.

You will read blueprints, install wiring and equipment, operate tools, and troubleshoot issues while traveling to customer facilities. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and hands-on problem solving.