Position Summary - this is a union position (if you are not in the union, we can help you join) and requires 50% travel. All travel is company paid.

Under the direction of Shop Leadership, the Shop Tech receives and carry out work assignments from management and internal customers. These assignments support shop operations and completing customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Complete incoming, visual inspection for electrical and mechanical defects.
• Troubleshoot, test, maintain, redesign, rebuild, retrofit, and/or repair electrical equipment. May weld and/or paint as assigned.
• Equipment will vary by location but may include but not limited to transformers, low or medium voltage circuit switchgear, and breakers.
• Complete test reports to Company and Customer standards and timelines.
• Maintain strong client relationships through quality and quantity of work performed.
• Demonstrate a continual effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with other departments to provide a quality and seamless operation.
• Communicate PM, Manager or other designee for effective problem resolution and transfer of pertinent information on jobs in process and complete.
• Work with members of a team to effectively complete work assignment. Receive information from team members and/or leadership regarding customer needs and product requirements and utilize this information to effectively complete jobs.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area; Observe all company, local, and federal safety rules, location and company best practices, and company policies and procedures.
• Work nights and weekends as business need dictates.
• Provide offsite technical support as required or assigned by manager.
• Complete other duties assigned.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED and a minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of various safety standards such as OSHA and any state safety standards
• Knowledge of industry standards such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE and NFPA
• Prefer experience with most of the following or similar: MCC’s, Breakers, relay testing, oil testing, infrared scanning, performing start-up on switchgear up through 500kV class, etc. or training from the military (Army Prime Power, Air Force Electrical Power Production, NAVY or another related program).
• Proven mechanical skills and/or experience with different types of low and high voltage equipment (requirement varies on location).
• Able to effectively problem solve.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, looking up information, and/or creating reports.
• Able to communicate oral and written communication skills; follow directions-written direction, oral direction, reading work orders and/or specs as assigned; work in a team environment and communicate with team, various departments, and/or Customers as business needs dictate.
• Customer Focused-able to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and produce a quality work product
• For positions that utilize a company vehicle, will be required to have a valid driver’s license.