Power Equipment Technician (Transformer/Switchgear/Electrical Testing) in Commerce City

Energy Jobline ZR; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Federal Holidays

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Flexicrew Technical Services is seeking Power Equipment Technicians in Commerce City, CO to join a team specializing in repair, refurbishment, testing, and maintenance of medium-voltage distribution equipment. The role covers transformer repair, switchgear refurbishment, and field service at customer sites.

Responsibilities include inspecting, testing transformers and switchgear, wiring CTs/PTs, and ensuring accurate service records.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of related electrical or industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with transformer repair or switchgear refurbishment is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, refurbish, and test transformers and medium-voltage switchgear.
• Perform electrical testing: Turns Ratio, Insulation Resistance, Winding Resistance, Power Factor, Hi-Pot, Contact Resistance.
• Repair transformer components and oil: bushings, tap changers, gauge, switches, oil sampling.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, and reassemble pad-mounted and metal-enclosed switchgear.
• Install and wire CTs, PTs, protective relays, metering equipment, circuit breakers, and switches.
• Travel to customer locations 25-65% as required; company provides vehicle and per diem.
• Follow safety policies, OSHA requirements, and PPE usage.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Field service

Documentation skills

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Transformer oil testing equipment

Busbar fabrication tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Commerce City, CO: Flexicrew Technical Services (FTS) is seeking Power Equipment Technicians to join a growing team specializing in the repair, refurbishment, testing, and maintenance of medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment. This position is ideal for experienced technicians with backgrounds in transformer repair, switchgear refurbishment, electrical testing, industrial electrical maintenance, or field service.

Depending on experience and assignment, technicians will work both in the shop and at customer locations servicing transformers, switchgear, circuit breakers, and other electrical distribution equipment.

Essential Duties:

• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, refurbish, and test transformers and medium-voltage switchgear.
• Perform electrical testing, including:
• • Turns Ratio
  • Insulation Resistance
  • Winding Resistance
  • Power Factor
  • Hi-Pot
  • Contact Resistance
• Repair and replace transformer components, including bushings, tap changers, gauges, switches, and internal electrical connections.
• Drain, vacuum fill, process, and sample transformer insulating oil.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, repair, and reassemble pad-mounted and metal-enclosed switchgear.
• Install, fabricate, and repair copper and aluminum busbar systems.
• Install and wire current transformers (CTs), potential transformers (PTs), protective relays, metering equipment, circuit breakers, and load-interrupter switches.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues in transformers and switchgear.
• Complete testing reports, inspection documentation, and service records accurately.
• Operate forklifts and other shop equipment safely.
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and environmental procedures.
• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Travel to customer locations as required using company-provided vehicles.

Requirements/Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two (2) years of related electrical, mechanical, industrial maintenance, transformer, or switchgear experience .
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• • Transformer repair and maintenance
  • Switchgear repair and refurbishment
  • Medium-voltage electrical distribution equipment
  • Electrical testing of transformers or switchgear
  • Circuit breakers
  • Protective relays
  • Busbar fabrication and installation
  • Transformer oil processing
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Industrial electrical maintenance
  • Field service or shop repair environments
• Experience with ATS systems, VFIs, relay programming, breaker testing, or advanced electrical testing is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, forklifts, and industrial equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, Wonderlic Assessment, and Workers' Compensation history review.

Certifications:

• OSHA 10
• First Aid / CPR / AED

Travel:

• Travel ranges from approximately 25% to 65%, depending on assignment and experience.
• Travel expectations are negotiable based on the position.
• Company provides:
• • Company vehicle (when applicable)
  • Hotel accommodations
  • Fuel
  • Company credit card for travel expenses
  • Per diem

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay: depending on experience.
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Two weeks Paid Vacation
• Two weeks Paid Sick Leave

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work safely in both shop and field environments.
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely move equipment and materials.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions and around energized electrical equipment while following all required safety procedures.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Flexicrew Technical Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with FTS is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications. Employment or consideration will not be influenced in any manner by , , , , /, veteran status, status, , , , marital status, mental or physical or any other legally protected status.