Substation Electricians / Technicians

Job Description

Job Description

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 throughout Georgia / Florida. The work is typically 5 days a week. 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)

o Recognize and control the hazards involved in working in a substation.

o Observe and practice all corporate safety policies and procedures.

o Follow instructions to perform quality work

o Learn by self-performing homework, attending free training classes, and from on-the-job training.

o Install electrical below and above grade raceways and wiring.

o Install CopperWeld grounding.

o Bend, fit, and install bus bar.

o Operate hypress.

o Operate hydraulic Octopus bender.

o Operate magnetic drill for precision holes in structural steel.

o Operate hydraulic bus punch for NEMA 4-hole connections.

o Clean, grease, properly install bolts & Belleville washers, and torque high voltage connections

o Ability to read and understand installation instructions and wiring diagrams for basic equipment.

o Plus, all responsibilities for Substation technician assistant.

o Interprets electrical construction blueprints and Elementary Drawings.

o Installation of equipment related to metering, communication systems, and relaying systems which include electro-mechanical and solid-state electronic types where applicable.

o Performs all phases of installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of electrical and instrumentation systems and service work.

o Installs, repairs, and maintains electrical motors, complex electronic devices, control panels, relays, conduit, and switches ensuring proper electrical operation.

o Uses meter and motor testing equipment.

o Ability to understand control schematics.

o Ability to check phasing through a system.

o Assemble three pole motor operated switches.

o Install circuit switchers with shunt trip.

o Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems on devices being installed.

o Plus, all responsibilities for Substation technician position.

o Supervise crew of up to ten people.

o Coordinate with management to make sure the crew has all the tools and equipment to perform work safely and reliably.

o Schedule monthly, weekly and daily crew work.

o Coordinate job, so material and equipment are available on time.

o Coordinate and plan with onsite customer supervision and other contractors on job site.

o Make sure job is completed safely, reliably, and on schedule

o Plus, all responsibilities for Senior Substation technician position.

Qualifications :

Integrity - do the right thing when no one is watching.

OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certifications preferred.

Knowledge of technical practices in order to plan, layout, and complete maintenance or repair needed for high voltage equipment.

Ability to lead crew through example.

We offer Employer paid medical benefits for employees, 8 paid Holidays and 80 hours paid time off!

Please visit www.powerservetech.com / career -opportunities for more information.

Company Description

Powerserve Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1995 by Linda and Al Hernandez. Initially, the company consisted of a group of ex Florida Power & Light employees. This group of senior people included areas of expertise in substation engineering, protection & control, and substation construction and maintenance. Our company has been growing since then by hiring people of integrity and training them. We currently are performing substation and protection & control work throughout Georgia / Florida and in various other states. We have performed these projects in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. We excel at difficult projects and system-wide improvements / modifications. If we can perform the required work safely, in a quality manner, and with acceptable productivity, we will seriously consider any project. The company is transitioning to a 100% employee owned company.

Company Description

Powerserve Technologies, Inc. was founded in 1995 by Linda and Al Hernandez. Initially, the company consisted of a group of ex Florida Power & Light employees. This group of senior people included areas of expertise in substation engineering, protection & control, and substation construction and maintenance. Our company has been growing since then by hiring people of integrity and training them. We currently are performing substation and protection & control work throughout Georgia / Florida and in various other states. We have performed these projects in Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. We excel at difficult projects and system-wide improvements / modifications. If we can perform the required work safely, in a quality manner, and with acceptable productivity, we will seriously consider any project. The company is transitioning to a 100% employee owned company.