Senior HV Transformer Lead Technician & Field Leader

Strata Clean Energy; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

PTO

401K with company matching

Job summary

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Transformer Lead Technician to oversee assembly, inspection, and repair of high voltage transformers at remote generation sites. You will lead teams, ensure safety and quality, and operate specialized test equipment to support commissioning and maintenance activities.

The role requires 4+ years of HV transformer experience, an electrical theory background, and willingness to respond to calls outside regular hours. CDL hazmat and OSHA 30 are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Electrical/Electronic Technology preferred.
• 4+ years of commensurate electric utility high voltage and transformer work experience required.
• Electrical theory education and/or related experience required.
• Willingness to respond to occasional calls outside of regular hours.
• 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.
• Conducts transformer internal/external inspection and repairs.
• Provide technical and field leadership, 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 test equipment (megohmmeters, voltmeters, micro-ohmmeters).
• Conducts acceptance, diagnostic, and commissioning testing; completes preventative maintenance.
• Verifies repairs using commissioning and start-up procedures.
• Makes electrical measurements, mechanical adjustments, disassembles and assembles equipment.

Skills

Electrical theory

High voltage experience

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or Electrical Technology

Tools

Megohmmeters

AC/DC voltmeters

Micro-ohmmeters

Aerial lift/Bucket truck operation

Job description

Strata Clean Energy is seeking a Transformer Lead Technician to oversee assembly, inspection, and repair of high voltage transformers at remote generation sites. You will lead teams, ensure safety and quality, and operate specialized test equipment to support commissioning and maintenance activities.

The role requires 4+ years of HV transformer experience, an electrical theory background, and willingness to respond to calls outside regular hours. CDL hazmat and OSHA 30 are preferred.