Lead HV Transformer Technician | Substation Expert

Strata Clean Energy; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

401K with company match

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Transformer Lead Technician to oversee assembly, inspection and repair of high voltage transformers at remote site locations. The role requires applying IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards and leading field teams with safety and quality in mind.

Strong mechanical mindset and electrical theory knowledge are essential, along with the ability to work outdoors in varying weather and respond to calls outside normal hours.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Associate degree in Electrical Technology preferred.
• 4+ years of commensurate electric utility high voltage and transformer work experience required.
• Electrical theory education and/or related experience is required.
• Class A CDL with hazmat preferred.
• OSHA 30 construction and general industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads team in day-to-day tasks of assembly and processing of high voltage power transformers (bushings, radiators, etc.).
• Conducts transformer internal/external inspection and repairs.
• Provide technical and field leadership of teams, ensuring safety and quality of work.
• Operates aerial lift/bucket truck as a qualified operator.
• Performs switching and grounding of medium and high voltage equipment.
• Operates specialized test equipment including megohmmeters, AC/DC voltmeters, micro-ohmmeters.
• Conducts acceptance and diagnostic testing, substation commissioning testing, and preventative maintenance per procedures.
• Verifies repairs using commissioning and start-up procedures.
• Makes electrical measurements, mechanical adjustments, disassembles and reassembles equipment correctly.

Skills

Electrical theory

High voltage equipment

Transformer assembly

Oil handling

Safety leadership

CDL hazmat

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

OSHA 30

Job description

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Transformer Lead Technician to oversee assembly, inspection and repair of high voltage transformers at remote site locations. The role requires applying IEC/IEEE/ANSI standards and leading field teams with safety and quality in mind.

Strong mechanical mindset and electrical theory knowledge are essential, along with the ability to work outdoors in varying weather and respond to calls outside normal hours.