Senior Transformer Field Lead – Substations & Projects

RMS Energy Co; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Full benefits

401(k) with company match

Travel time compensation + per diem

Job summary

RMS Energy Co seeks a Lead Transformer Technician to direct field activities for installation, assembly, maintenance, and testing of power transformers across substations, plants, and industrial environments. You will supervise crews, coordinate tasks, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Requirements include 8+ years of transformer experience, strong communication, ability to read drawings, and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time across the continental USA.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transformer assembly, installation, maintenance, and/or field service.
• Experience leading or directing crews on job sites.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and work procedures.
• Ability to travel up to 80% across continental USA.
• Hold a valid driver's license with a clean record; Class A CDL preferred.
• OSHA certification and TWIC card are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and perform field work installing, assembling, maintaining, repairing, and testing power transformers and related equipment.
• Direct daily crew activities and assign tasks to meet project scope and schedule.
• Serve as on-site liaison with supervisors, PMs and stakeholders regarding progress and field conditions.
• Ensure safety standards (LOTO, PPE, environmental) are followed.
• Monitor progress, productivity and quality; adjust operations to meet targets.
• Interpret technical drawings and procedures; oversee testing and basic diagnostics.
• Document service reports, checklists and test forms; verify field closure.
• Identify field issues and help develop corrective actions.
• Provide on-the-job guidance to junior technicians and ensure proper tool usage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading schematics

Job description

RMS Energy Co seeks a Lead Transformer Technician to direct field activities for installation, assembly, maintenance, and testing of power transformers across substations, plants, and industrial environments. You will supervise crews, coordinate tasks, and ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

Requirements include 8+ years of transformer experience, strong communication, ability to read drawings, and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time across the continental USA.