Substation Technician: Field Electrical Installations

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies, a leader in power infrastructure across North America, seeks a Substation Technician to maintain and repair electrical equipment and systems under the Substation Foreman.

You will install transformers, bus structures, switchgear, lines, and control buildings, while adhering to safety and quality standards and the company's code of conduct. Applicants should have at least two years of substation or heavy electrical experience, OSHA 10/30, and the ability to pass

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of substation experience maintaining and repairing electrical equipment and electronic equipment systems 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.

Responsibilities

• Emulates Forbes Bros core value of 'WE WORK SAFE' in all daily tasks.
• Work safely while assisting in construction tasks such as demolition, site prep, excavating, backfilling, trenching, pole setting, cable leading, and other substation-related tasks.
• Read and understand systems maps to become knowledgeable in electric distribution system layout, substation capacities, load areas, substation feeds, and system sectionalizing.
• Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and 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.

Skills

Physical stamina

Background check clearance

CDL

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Shop machines

Heavy equipment

Job description

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies, a leader in power infrastructure across North America, seeks a Substation Technician to maintain and repair electrical equipment and systems under the Substation Foreman.

You will install transformers, bus structures, switchgear, lines, and control buildings, while adhering to safety and quality standards and the company's code of conduct. Applicants should have at least two years of substation or heavy electrical experience, OSHA 10/30, and the ability to pass