Master Service Controls and Medium Voltage Technician

PowerSecure, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Vacation & PTO

Flexible spending accounts/Health SSA

Wellness Incentive Programs

Employee Referral Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks a Master Service Controls and Medium Voltage Technician to provide on-site and remote support for distributed energy projects. You will travel with an independent work structure, perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot medium voltage equipment, and support commissioning and safety standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing diagrams, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining tools and reports.

Qualifications

• Fifteen years of field experience servicing generator systems and power distribution.
• Eight years hands-on medium voltage experience.
• Experience with medium voltage electrical systems and safety procedures.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Ability to mentor technicians.

Responsibilities

• Daily travel with independent work structure.
• Provide 24x7 on-call services as requested.
• Maintain Battery Storage systems and other alternative energy systems.
• Perform required preventative maintenance service to equipment under contract as scheduled.
• Customer contact and interface.
• Use of electronic and electrical test equipment as necessary.
• Coordinate and manage on-site subcontractors as needed.
• Complete paperwork including Field Service Reports and Time Sheets timely.
• Provide technical support to customers.
• Own and maintain personal set of mechanical tools.

Skills

Field experience

Medium voltage

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Education

High School diploma or GED

Related military experience

Tools

Woodward equipment

Beckwith controllers

PLC equipment

Protective relays

Job description

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Master Service Controls and Medium Voltage Technician

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Remote
• Travel Required : Yes
• Customer Care
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MASTE003452

Description

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills):

• Master Service Controls and Medium Voltage Technician requires fifteen years of field experience servicing generator systems, power distribution equipment, controls, and parallel applications, with a minimum of eight years of hands‑on medium voltage experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with medium voltage electrical systems, including switchgear, breakers, transformers, protective relays, cable terminations, grounding practices, metering, and associated safety procedures.
• Experienced in troubleshooting, testing, and supporting controls and medium voltage systems used in emergency power, distributed generation, microgrid, and utility-interactive applications.
• All Candidates need a High School diploma or GED equivalent, related military experience or equivalent field experience.
• Expert in troubleshooting complex distribution systems, able to diagnose a wide variety on various applications.
• Experienced with Volvo and PSI engines.
• Expert at reading and interpreting schematics, wiring diagrams, one-line diagrams, control drawings, relay settings, and medium voltage electrical documentation to diagnose complex electrical and control system issues.
• Well versed with Woodward, Beckwith, PLC equipment, protective relays, and advanced electric controls environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical instructions, safety manuals, service manuals and policies and procedures.
• Must observe all safety standards and enforce safe operating practices with others.
• Mentor Mid to High level techs as requested.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Daily travel with independent work structure
• Provide 24x7 “on-call” services as requested
• Maintain Battery Storage systems and other alternative energy systems
• Perform required preventative maintenance service to equipment under contract as scheduled
• Customer contact and interface
• Use of electronic and electrical test equipment as necessary
• Perform troubleshooting, inspection, and support of medium voltage switchgear, breakers, transformers, protective relays, metering, and related distribution equipment
• Support commissioning, testing, maintenance, and corrective service activities for controls and medium voltage equipment in accordance with customer requirements and company safety standards
• Review one-line diagrams, control schematics, relay documentation, and equipment manuals to identify system issues and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative maintenance actions
• Coordinate and manage all on-site subcontractors hired by PowerSecure as necessary
• Complete all paperwork, including Field Service Reports, Time Sheets, Expense Reports, and other job required reports timely and accurately
• Provide technical support to customers upon request
• Own and maintain personal set of mechanical tools

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Occasional travel to customer sites out of state to support projects or system issues.
• May involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-75 pounds).
• Frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands, to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling.
• Must have the physical ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to Protective Glasses, Protective Gloves, and Protective Footwear as required.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to read computer screens, paper documents, equipment.
• Ability to perceive and discriminate sounds, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals.
• Up to 10 consecutive hours driving heavy duty truck.
• May be required to work long and unpredictable hours.
• Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and hear others speaking.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening that includes background check, drug testing and MVR clearance.

About Us:

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

Join Our Power Team!

We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

This position is not open to third party recruiters.

Travel Required

Yes .

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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