Senior Substation Technician

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

Transform with us the future of energy

SGB-SMIT USA is a division of SGB‑SMIT Group an international transformer manufacturer with locations in Europe, Asia and America. With reliable transformer technology, the company actively supports the global energy transition in areas such as renewable energy, industry and urban energy infrastructure.

As a key link between power generation, transmission and distribution, SGB‑SMIT Group develops and manufactures power transformers, distribution transformers, cast‑resin transformers and custom solutions for data centers, industrial applications and e‑mobility. These products ensure efficient, stable and secure energy flows worldwide.

With more than 3,800 employees worldwide, the SGB‑SMIT Group stands for quality, innovation and sustainability and offers a stable environment to work on technologies that shape the energy systems of the future.

What sets the SGB‑SMIT USA apart:

We combine the strength of an international technology company with an employee-oriented corporate culture:

• Meaningful work at the heart of the energy transition
• Short decision-making processes and direct cooperation
• Stable, growing company with long-term prospects

Your contribution counts – both professionally and personally.

Your benefits at SGB‑SMIT USA:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Rx
• 401k with match
• Life insurance
• Long and short-term disability
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account

Your tasks:

• Ability to perform all aspects of substation services (repair, processing & testing) and demonstrate an exceptional understanding of transformers, construction operation and the associated controls.
• Have the ability to perform in shop and field transformer testing for Power Factor, Excitation and resistance readings per NETA/ANSI Standards and maintain operational mechanical systems including pump operations, valve operations and oil processing units.
• Troubleshoot and test transformers using various methods and testing equipment including partial installation of transformer components.
• Conduct acceptance testing and preventative maintenance in accordance with the published testing procedures.
• Operate specialized test equipment including but not limited to: Power Factor Tester (DOBLE), Megohmmeters, AC/DC volt-ohm-millimeters, various kinds of hand-held power and nonpower tools, etc.
• Must be willing and able to travel on overnight, multi-day, out of town jobs and able to work regular overtime including nights, weekends and some holidays.

Your profile:

• High School Diploma or GED REQUIRED
• Associate's degree in industrial maintenance, Electrical/Electronic Technology preferred.
• 10+ years of commensurate Substation work experience preferred.
• Electrical theory education and/or related experience is required.
• Military experience is a plus.
• NETA certification is a plus.
• CDL Class A is desired but not required.

SGB‑SMIT USA is an equal Opportunity Employer.