Substation Technician

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

FB Timberline is seeking a Substation Technician II to join their Charlotte, NC operations. This full-time role involves maintaining and installing electrical systems, ensuring safety and quality compliance. The position offers a competitive hourly wage, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a family-oriented culture.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Wage

Per Diem available

Comprehensive benefits plan

Enrollment in 401k plan

Paid Time Off (PTO) Days

Company vehicle and gas card

Annual Boot & Clothing Allowance

Family orientated working environment

Opportunities for career growth and development

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years substation experience required.
• Prior experience with electrical equipment repairs needed.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair various electrical equipment at substations.
• Assist in new and existing construction tasks including excavation and cable leading.
• Work safely around energized high-voltage systems.

Skills

Electrical equipment maintenance

Using hand tools

Safety compliance

Job description

FB Timberline is seeking an experienced Substation Technician II (full-time, permanent) to support operations in North and South Carolina. This job will be based out of Morganton, North Carolina with orientation in Wilson, North Carolina.

The Substation Technician II 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.

FB Timberline has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, communication, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer

• Competitive Hourly Wage ($24.86- $29.78 per hour)
• Per Diem available ($125/day)
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Enrollment in 401k plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off) Days
• Company vehicle and gas card
• Annual Boot & Clothing Allowance
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our every day
• 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
• 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
• Perform other tasks related to this function as assigned
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum of two (2) years of substation experience, is required
• Prior experience maintaining and repairing electrical equipment and electronic equipment systems, is required
• Demonstrated experience using hand tools, small power tools, shop machines, and heavy equipment
• OSHA 10 and/or 30, an asset
• Ability to read, interpret and understand blueprint drawings
• Able and willing to present a valid CDL and drivers abstract
• Able and willing to undergo pre-access screening as required per site
  
  

Disclaimer: As per client/site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

FB Timberline is a subsidiary under the Forbes Bros USA Inc. umbrella. Forbes Bros USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.

Salary: $24.86 - $29.78 per hour

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