Field Service Tech LTC

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Prolec-GE Waukesha, Inc. seeks a Field Service Technician - LTC to travel across the USA. You will perform mechanical and electrical tasks in field service projects for power transmission, distribution, and generation equipment, following procedures and industry standards.

You will independently troubleshoot technical requirements, assemble field reports, and support installation, maintenance, or repair of electrical equipment. Some travel and report writing are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5 years of industry-specific work experience or advanced post-high school education.
• Utility experience is preferred.
• Experience in report writing is expected.
• Valid driver’s license with no points in last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from lead/manager.
• Read and follow company procedures and blueprints.
• LtC repair and maintenance responsibilities.
• Maintain required clearances for voltage classifications.
• Troubleshoot electrical testing/theory and controls.
• Verify wiring and alarm circuits in power transformers.
• Compose field reports and customer communications in a timely manner.
• Electrical tests such as Hi-pot, Doble, TTR, Ductor, Megger.

Skills

Advanced LTC repair experience

Electrical testing knowledge

Controls troubleshooting

Oil processing understanding

Blueprint interpretation

Field reporting

Safety interlock systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hi-pot testers

Doble testing equipment

TTR testing

Ductor Megger

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Field Service Technician - LTC will be expected to travel throughout the USA. This role will work within the team to execute mechanical/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. Marketing companies' capabilities for future opportunities. This role must independently troubleshoot and analyze technical requirements and have the ability to compose Field Reports.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive assignments and instructions from lead and manager - both verbal and written.


• Read, understand, and follow guidelines set forth Company procedures, and blueprints when performing assigned work.


• LTC Repair & Maintenance Responsibilities


• Maintain the required clearances and dimensions for the voltage classifications specified.


• Advanced knowledge/troubleshooting experience of electrical testing/theory.


• Advanced knowledge/troubleshooting experience of controls.


• Advanced knowledge/troubleshooting experience of oil processing.


• Understand and interpret blueprints.


• Composes Field Reports (Daily Activity reports, etc.) and any other job site, customer specific reports to management/customer in a timely manner.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Advanced repair and maintenance expertise in a minimum of 3 manufacturer types of Load Tap Changers.


• Operational verification for all internal circuit breaker controls and alarms.


• Verification of current transformer (CT) wiring ratio and polarity from the CT to the relays.


• Simulation and verification of all potential devices wiring CCVT's and PT's from the potential device to the relay or instrument connected to such devices.


• Verification of all systems associated with power transformers (load tap changers (LTC's), fans, pumps, alarms, sudden pressure relays, controls).


• Operational verification of electrical or mechanical safety interlock systems.


• Mark up of project drawings to reflect as built/modified conditions includes as required: cable diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams.


• Circuit tracing and verification.


• Additional activities on an as required basis such as but not limited to:


• Electrical tests (Hi-pot, Doble, TTR, Ductor, Megger)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required Education / Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent


• 5 years of industry specific work experience, or advanced post-high school level education


• Utility experience


• Report writing experience


• Valid Driver's License (No points in the last 3 years)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Key Working Relationships

Works with other departments: 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 are 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.