Substation Technician

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies is seeking a Substation Technician to maintain, repair, modify, replace, and install electrical equipment and electronic systems at substations.

You will work under the Substation Foreman, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across projects. The role requires hands-on experience with transformers, bus structures, switchgear, and high-voltage environments, including reading systems maps and coordinating with field teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of substation experience or two years of heavy electrical/industrial experience.
• Experience using hand tools, small power tools, shop machines, and heavy equipment.
• OSHA 10 and/or 30 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Emulates Forbes Bros core value of 'WE WORK SAFE' in all daily tasks.
• Assist in new and/or existing construction and various tasks such as demolition, site preparation, trenching, pole setting, cable leading, and other substation-related tasks.
• Read and understand systems maps to become knowledgeable about electric distribution layout, substation capacities, and circuit feeds.
• Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), and related substation work.
• Work with equipment such as man baskets, skid steers, shovels, backhoes, and other industry tools.
• Operate safely around energized high-voltage systems and comply with Code of Conduct and workplace policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Physical endurance

Background check eligibility

CDL ability

Education

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

Hand tools

Small power tools

Shop machines

Heavy equipment

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies delivers transmission, distribution, substation, and related power infrastructure projects across Canada and the United States.

Our work spans field construction, project delivery, operations, and corporate support in an environment where safety, execution, and reliability matter.

Position Summary

Working under the general supervision of the Substation Foreman, the Substation Technician will work to maintain and perform repairs, modifications, replacements, and installation of a wide variety of electrical equipment and electronic equipment systems while meeting the quality standards of Forbes Bros. Ltd, ensuring work meets both external and internal requirements, including legal compliance and customer expectations.

Core Responsibilities

• Emulates Forbes Bros core value of 'WE WORK SAFE' in all daily tasks
• Work safely while assisting in new and/or existing construction and various tasks such as demolition, site preparation, excavating, backfilling, trenching, pole setting, cable leading, and other substation-related tasks such as construction clean-up.
• Read and understand systems maps to become knowledgeable in general electric distraction system layout, system substation capacities and load areas, substation circuit feeds, and general system sectionalizing.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material tasks.
• Work with man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, backhoes, and other industry equipment.
• Frequently work around energized high-voltage systems requiring skill and care.
• Understands and complies with Forbes' Code of Conduct and Respect in the Workplace Policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Requirements

Education & Experience

• Minimum of two (2) years of substation experience, maintaining and repairing electrical equipment and electronic equipment systems and/or two (2) years of heavy electrical/industrial experience.
• Experience using hand tools, small power tools, shop machines, and heavy equipment.
• OSHA 10 and/or 30

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work within a physically demanding work environment.
• Ability to pass a background check, and drug and alcohol tests.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid CDL.
• Ability to carry and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to establish strong working relationships
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and its affiliated entities are committed to providing a respectful and accessible recruitment process.

Employment is subject to the requirements of the applicable role, location, project, and employing entity. Depending on the position, this may include verification of work authorization, background screening, driver abstract, drug and alcohol screening, credential verification, client/site access requirements, and other pre-employment conditions permitted by applicable law.

Applicants who require accommodation during the recruitment process are encouraged to contact the recruitment team.