Distribution Technician

Contract Distribution Technician

Location: Onsite (with some remote flexibility) Areas: Greensburg, Altoona, Reading, or York, PA (must be local to one) Duration: 2-year contract with potential for conversion to full-time Reports To: Supervisor, Regional Operations – Line & Substation Project Assignment: Long-Term Infrastructure Improvement Plan (LTIIP)

Position Summary

The Contract Distribution Technician will provide dedicated support for LTIIP projects, ensuring timely execution of critical infrastructure initiatives. This role is responsible for coordinating materials, supporting engineering and commissioning activities, maintaining accurate system data, and assisting with project tracking.

This position is fully allocated to LTIIP budgets and plays a key role in mitigating operational risks due to staffing gaps and increased workload.

Key Responsibilities

Material Management

• Review and verify material lists for accuracy
• Monitor delivery schedules and track incoming shipments
• Communicate delays or issues to crews and leadership
• Coordinate urgent material needs with local Distribution Technicians

Engineering & Commissioning

• Track engineering prints and project development progress
• Coordinate commissioning activities with external resources
• Escalate engineering or commissioning delays to leadership

Data Entry & Systems

• Maintain accurate equipment records in Cascade
• Ensure proper entry of nameplates, triggers, serial numbers, and service dates

Project Tracking

• Update tracking tools for material and engineering timelines
• Support future planning, including Cascade orders and RPAs

Operational Support

• Assist external crews with local coordination
• Support long-term infrastructure project development

Qualifications

• Experience in substation operations or a related technical field
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with material management processes
• Familiarity with engineering workflows
• Proficiency in data entry and systems (Cascade preferred)
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities