What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Equipment Technician T1 position at Ampcus, Inc?
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Electrical Equipment Technician T1. Location: Norfolk, VA. Job Description:
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
- This position is responsible for supporting the installation, maintenance, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment at field facilities.
- The role is designed to build foundational knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience in electrical equipment operations.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in installation and commissioning of substation and generation equipment.
- Assist in developing Human Performance work zone strategies and transformer processing procedures.
- Help procure replacement parts and verify primary equipment operation per specifications.
- Engage in acceptance testing of transformers, batteries, circuit breakers, CCVTs, PTs, capacitor banks, and FACTS devices.
- Perform oil sampling, infrared thermography inspections, and vacuum bottle testing.
- Support maintenance activities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Assist in troubleshooting, environmental compliance strategies, and corrective action activities.
- Contribute during nuclear outages as needed and prepare Pre-Job Briefs.
- Conduct environmental inspections and apply Cyber Security controls.
- Complete all compliance paperwork and perform other assigned duties.
- Travel to various substations as needed.
Required skills:
- Basic understanding of substation equipment.
- Knowledge of circuit analysis, AC/DC machinery, and power systems.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficient in computer applications.
- Ability to use multimeters, read control drawings/schematics, and recognize electrical hazards.
Top 3 Required Skills:
- Demonstrates a strong drive to acquire new knowledge and skills, showing initiative in professional development and adaptability in dynamic environments.
- Reliable and consistent in meeting responsibilities, with an ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to team success.
- Skilled in clear and respectful communication, fostering understanding and alignment across teams and stakeholders.
Soft skills:
- Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams.
Nice to Have Skills:
- Any type of electrical, mechanical, or electronics background.
Required Experience:
- 0-1 years of relevant experience.
- Associate's degree or Advanced Post Secondary diploma (or military equivalent) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electromechanical Technology, Electronics Technology, Instrumentation Technology, Mechatronic Technology, or a comparable field.
- Alternatively, 5 years of military experience including at least 1 year of technical training in electrical theory, AC/DC circuits, Ohm's Law, fault isolation, and multimeter applications
Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.
