Substation Technician

Powerserve Technologies; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerserve Technologies is looking for High Voltage Substation Electricians/Technicians in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role involves structural and electrical work in high voltage substations. Positions range from Substation Technician Assistant with no required experience up to Lead Substation Technician with over 10 years. Successful candidates must have integrity and a strong work ethic. This is a full-time position with overtime opportunities, adhering to safety policies and effective work standards.

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 years of experience required for the Substation Technician Assistant role.
• Experience in a high voltage environment is essential for the Senior Substation Technician.
• Excellent problem-solving skills required for the Lead Substation Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and electrical work inside high voltage substations.
• Install CopperWeld grounding and perform maintenance on electrical systems.
• Supervise crew and coordinate with management for job completion.

Skills

Integrity

Ability to work hard outside under the sun

High work ethic

Team player

Education

CDL preferred

OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications preferred

Tools

Electric tools and test equipment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking High Voltage Substation Electricians/Technicians to become an integral part of our team. You will be performing structural and electrical work inside high voltage substations, learning to install steel structures, porcelain insulators, high voltage equipment, assembly of high voltage gang operated switches, pulling control cable, and other work required to construct and modify substations. The work is all over the state of Florida. You must use your own vehicle to get to and from the job sites. The work is typically 5 days a week and could be anywhere inside the state of Florida. Our crews often work overtime. At times weekend and overnight work is required when clearances are available.

Successful candidates must work with existing crews in south Florida for at least 3 months and maybe longer to learn Powerserve work and safety methods. Successful candidates will demonstrate respect for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Substation Technician Assistant: (0 to 3 years of experience)
  • Recognize and control the hazards involved in working in a substation.
  • Observe and practice all corporate safety policies and procedures.
  • Follow instructions to perform quality work.
  • Learn by self-performing homework, attending free training classes, and from on-the-job training.
  • Install electrical below and above grade raceways and wiring.
• Substation Technician: (3 to 6 years of experience)
  • Install CopperWeld grounding.
  • Bend, fit, and install bus bar.
  • Operate a Hypress (Burndy) hydraulic crimping press.
  • Operate hydraulic Octopus bender.
  • Operate magnetic drill for precision holes in structural steel.
  • Operate hydraulic bus punch for NEMA 4-hole connections.
  • Clean, grease, properly install bolts & Belleville washers, and torque high voltage connections.
  • Ability to read and understand installation instructions and wiring diagrams for basic equipment.
  • Plus, all responsibilities for Substation Technician Assistant.
• Senior Substation Technician: (6 to 10 years of experience)
  • Interprets electrical construction blueprints and Elementary Drawings.
  • Installation of equipment related to metering, communication systems, and relaying systems which include electro-mechanical and solid-state electronic types where applicable.
  • Performs all phases of installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of electrical and instrumentation systems and service work.
  • Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical motors, complex electronic devices, control panels, relays, conduit, and switches ensuring proper electrical operation.
  • Uses meter and motor testing equipment.
  • Ability to understand control schematics.
  • Ability to check phasing through a system.
  • Assemble three pole motor operated switches.
  • Install circuit switchers with shunt trip.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on devices being installed.
  • Plus, all responsibilities for Substation Technician position.
• Lead Substation Technician: (10 plus years of experience)
  • Supervise crew of up to ten people.
  • Coordinate with management to ensure the crew has all the tools and equipment to perform work safely and reliably.
  • Schedule monthly, weekly and daily crew work.
  • Coordinate job, so material and equipment are available on time.
  • Coordinate and plan with onsite customer supervision and other contractors on job site.
  • Make sure job is completed safely, reliably, and on schedule.
  • Plus, all responsibilities for Senior Substation Technician position.

Qualifications

• Substation Technician Assistant: (0 to 3 years of experience)
  • Integrity - do the right thing when no one is watching.
  • Ability to work hard outside under the hot sun.
  • High work ethic, desire to safely do anything necessary to complete a job.
  • Clean driving and background record for at least 7 years.
  • CDL preferred.
  • Willing to take a random drug test.
  • Be a team player.
• Substation Technician: (3 to 6 years of experience)
  • OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications preferred.
  • Plus, qualifications for Substation Technician.
• Senior Substation Technician: (6 to 10 years of experience)
  • Knowledge of technical practices to plan, layout, and complete maintenance or repair for high voltage equipment.
  • Skilled in using and maintaining electrical tools and test equipment such as rotation meters, digital test equipment, amp meters, voltmeters, megger.
  • Knowledge of substation grounding to create an equipotential work zone and skilled in installing protection grounds.
  • Must have related experience in a high voltage environment.
  • Plus, qualifications for Substation Technician.
• Lead Substation Technician: (6 to 10 years of experience)
  • Ability to lead crew through example.
  • Safety and quality oriented.
  • Willingness to share experiences with others.
  • Ability to respectfully tell subordinates how to improve if necessary.
  • Ability to recognize and give praise to subordinates when deserved.
  • High organizational and documentation skills.
  • Ability to quickly and swiftly implement change if required.
  • High problem-solving skills and attitude.
  • Plus, qualifications for Senior Substation Technician.

Powerserve is an equal opportunity employer.