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Substation Technician

MasTec

Overview

Company Summary

E nergy Erectors, Inc. (EEI - A MasTec Company) tackles terrain, technology, and timelines to construct transmission line projects up to 500 kV and has over 30 years of experience building substations and switchyards. With integrated in-house construction, engineering, procurement, and commissioning capabilities, Energy Erectors has the experience and resources to deliver world-class solutions to complex power transmission and distribution projects. Areas of expertise include GIS and VAR compensators. EEI's mission is to safely deliver the highest quality work, exceed client expectations, and relentlessly maintain a reputation for integrity.

Energy Erectors is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We're always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Energy Erectors is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. EEI is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

The Substation Technician will provide engineering for the design of substation facilities for voltages up to and including 500 kV. Projects may be for the interconnection of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), renewable generation, solar, wind, or other Distributed Energy Resources (DER). This includes new substations and switch yards, modifications, additions, and upgrades to existing facilities. Substation physical design responsibilities include overall engineering and analysis for new switch yards and substations, additions, and modifications. Includes equipment specifications and procurement support, layout and general arrangements for all major equipment and structures required for high voltage switch yards or substation.

Responsibilities

  • Work safely while assisting in new/existing construction and various tasks such as demolition, site preparation, excavating, backfilling and landscaping, trenching, pole setting, cable labeling, and other substation related tasks such as construction clean-up

  • Read and understand system maps to become knowledgeable in general electric distribution system layout, system substation capacities and load areas, substation circuit feeds, and general system sectionalizing

  • Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material tasks

  • Able to operate forklifts and maintain a valid forklift certification

  • Will work with man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, back hoes and other industry equipment

  • Frequently work around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care

  • Maintain company tools in good working order

  • Understands and complies with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

  • Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications

  • OSHA 10 and/or 30

  • Obtain and maintain a valid State Class C driver's license

  • Ability to carry and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

  • Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools

  • Ability to work within a physically demanding work environment.

  • MUST possess a Department of Labor (DOL) Journeyman completion certificate.

Preffered Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in Substation Tech expereince

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

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.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

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, 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.

  • OSHA 10 and/or 30

  • Obtain and maintain a valid State Class C driver's license

  • Ability to carry and lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis

  • Ability to learn how to operate construction equipment and use hand tools

  • Ability to work within a physically demanding work environment.

  • MUST possess a Department of Labor (DOL) Journeyman completion certificate.

Preffered Qualifications

  • 3-5 years in Substation Tech expereince

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

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.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).

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, 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.

  • Work safely while assisting in new/existing construction and various tasks such as demolition, site preparation, excavating, backfilling and landscaping, trenching, pole setting, cable labeling, and other substation related tasks such as construction clean-up

  • Read and understand system maps to become knowledgeable in general electric distribution system layout, system substation capacities and load areas, substation circuit feeds, and general system sectionalizing

  • Assist with installing transformer and transformer banks, bus structures and switchgear, lines (underground/overhead), ground grid, control buildings, and other related substation material tasks

  • Able to operate forklifts and maintain a valid forklift certification

  • Will work with man baskets, skid steers, shovels, compactors, back hoes and other industry equipment

  • Frequently work around energized high voltage systems requiring skill and care

  • Maintain company tools in good working order

  • Understands and complies with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

  • Other duties as assigned by Management

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