Field Service Tech I (CDL Class A- East Region)

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc is seeking a Field Service Technician I to travel across the USA, performing mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment used in power transmission, distribution, and generation, following defined procedures and industry standards.

You will install, maintain and repair electrical equipment, read blueprints, select parts, set up materials, and support Transformer Assembly, Electrical Testing, Controls, LTCs, and Oil Processing, while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Manufacturing or Industrial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, or repair electrical equipment following defined procedures and industry standards.
• Receive assignments from lead and manager, verbally and in writing.
• Read and follow Company procedures and blueprints for assigned work.
• Select proper materials and parts for assembly operations.
• Setup and layout materials and tools for all operations.
• Maintain required clearances and dimensions for the voltage classifications specified.
• Support related areas: Transformer Assembly, Electrical Testing, Controls, LTCs, Oil Processing.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Hand tools knowledge

Operate heavy machinery

Self-directed

Advanced computer skills

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Manufacturing/Industrial experience (preferred)

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Field Service Technician (I) will be expected to travel throughout the USA. This role will work within in the team to execute mechanical and electrical tasks in direct support of completing field service projects on equipment utilized in Power Transmission, Distribution, and Generation. This role will participate in the installation, maintenance and or repair of electrical equipment following defined procedures and industry standards. This role will market companies capabilities for future opportunities.

This role will need to support mechanical and electrical in the following areas that requires supervision from Transformer Assembly, Electrical Testing, Controls, LTC's, Oil Processing.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installation, maintenance and or repair of electrical equipment following defined procedures and industry standards.
• Receive assignments and instructions from lead and manager - both verbal and written.
• Read, understand, and follow guidelines set forth by Company procedures and blueprints when performing assigned work.
• Select proper materials and parts for assembly operations.
• Setup and layout materials and tools for all assembly operations.
• Maintain the required clearances and dimensions for the voltage classifications specified.
• Support Field Service Technician with: Transformer Assembly, Electrical Testing, Controls, LTC's, Oil Processing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Mechanically inclined and have basic knowledge of hand tools.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
• Basic understanding of operating heavy machinery/equipment.
• Self-directed, positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions/directions.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Conform to all safety rules and use all appropriate safety equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Education / Experience

• Manufacturing or Industrial experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

• Works with other departments (Customers, Components, Sales/Marketing, transformer plants-Goldsboro, Waukesha)
• Communicates with customers and managers who may have inquiries about aspects of the job which entails the exchange of accurate information and quick decisions in these situations.

Physical Demands

• Estimated hours for this position is 60 hours a week
• Ability to remain in a standing position 90% of the time.
• Ability to travel 95% of the time to different job sites throughout the region. Travel by vehicle and plane.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery, climb, and work at heights
• Ability to lift, pull, push, and carry up to 50 lbs.

  Working Conditions

  • This is a non-controlled environment in terms of climate - subject to weather at jobsite location

  Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.