Power Distribution Field Technician

Overview

Company Summary

MasTec Professional Services provides results-driven engineering, design, and integrated services to the power, oil & gas pipeline, and gas distribution industries. With a genesis in construction and a skilled team of multidiscipline engineers and project management professionals, we deliver end-to-end solutions for infrastructure projects across the country. Committed to excellence in every aspect of our work, we create collaborative partnerships with our clients by building trust and consistently delivering the highest standards of performance.

Job Summary

The Power Distribution Field Technician will work on electric utility aerial and underground distribution design projects and be responsible for field surveying, data collection, and field notes/sketches. Project types will include data collection of aerial and underground electric network distribution lines. Will work under the supervision of a Project manager, senior designer, and/or engineer.

Responsibilities

• Position would be on site daily and generally within 2 hours or less from Richmond, Virginia. Equipment to be used:
• Digital Camera
• Measuring wheel and/or laser range finder, IKE GPS units,
• Smart device, laptop, or mobile phone
• Angle finder
• Perform field review of electric facilities capturing the required information
• Pole Identification Markings (height / class, birthmark)
• Centerline measurements, offsets, Mile Markers (for future permitting use)
• Attachment heights of power equipment, conductors,
• Sketch of site with measurements to nearby obstructions
• Notation of existing equipment
• Obtain GPS location
• Photographs
• Properly file data in the system and provide daily status reports.
• Create folders and download photos
• Scan notes and measurements, then save into folders
• Conduct safety briefing discussions identifying critical work steps, the potential hazards related to those work steps, and possible control barriers.
  

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED
• Preferred but not required 1- 2 years’ experience with power distribution systems.
• Valid driver’s license required with a clean driving record for the past 5 years.
  
  

Other Skills/Abilities Preferred But Not Required.

• High-level understanding of utility, telecommunications, and/or power design engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical standards including National Electric Code (NEC) and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
• Knowledge of distribution equipment and hardware in order to identify components from visual inspections and properly document preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook required.
• Experience reading and comprehending construction plans.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to work outdoor in all weather conditions, around energized equipment, in confined spaces, in heavy traffic and construction environment with proper PPE.
• This position may require significant time standing or walking on uneven ground and lifting up to 20lbs.
• Ability to travel local up to 100% of the time which includes commitment to temporary on-site assignments and occasional overnight stays as needed.
• Driving company vehicle daily to work sites.
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position may require significant time standing or walking on uneven ground, possible climbing of ladders or being in high places, working in tight spaces, lifting up to 50 pounds, and, in general, being overall physically demanding. It may also require work in an all-weather environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.