Senior Substation Tech - Field & Lab Transformer Testing

SGB-SMIT USA; Louisville (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx

401k with match

Life insurance

Long and short-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Job summary

SGB-SMIT USA, a division of a global transformer manufacturer, seeks a highly experienced Substation Technician. You will perform repair, testing, and maintenance on transformers, both in shop and in the field, and you will operate specialized test equipment.

This role requires travel for overnight and multi-day assignments, with overtime and weekend work as needed. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of related Substation experience, electrical theory background, and may have NETA certification or

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commensurate Substation work experience.
• Electrical theory education or related experience is required.
• CDL Class A is desired but not required.
• Military experience is a plus.
• NETA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of substation services (repair, processing & testing) and demonstrate understanding of transformers, construction operation and controls.
• Conduct shop and field transformer testing for Power Factor, Excitation and resistance readings per NETA/ANSI standards and maintain mechanical systems including pump/valve/oil processing units.
• Troubleshoot and test transformers using various methods and equipment, including partial installation of transformer components.
• Perform acceptance testing and preventative maintenance per published procedures.
• Operate specialized test equipment (DOBLE Power Factor Tester, Megohmmeters, AC/DC VOMs) and other tools.
• Willingness to travel overnight or multi-day jobs and work overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays.

Skills

Substation work

Electrical testing

Power factor testing

NETA certification

Field service

Overtime travel

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical/Electronic Technology

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Power Factor Tester (DOBLE)

Megohmmeters

AC/DC volt-ohm-millimeters

Job description

SGB-SMIT USA, a division of a global transformer manufacturer, seeks a highly experienced Substation Technician. You will perform repair, testing, and maintenance on transformers, both in shop and in the field, and you will operate specialized test equipment.

This role requires travel for overnight and multi-day assignments, with overtime and weekend work as needed. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of related Substation experience, electrical theory background, and may have NETA certification or