Electrical Technician I (multiple locations)

Wanzek Construction, Inc., a MasTec Company • Full-time • Amarillo, TX, US • 5d ago

Overview

This position will be responsible for maintenance/construction activities around high voltage (up to 345 kV) substations and transmission lines. This will require an extensive amount of travel throughout the US. This person must have a “safety first” attitude with an understanding of doing the job right the first time.

Responsibilities

Working in and around wind turbines
Ability to professionally interact with customers and coworkers on a daily basis
Ability to perform maintenance/construction on electrical collection systems including underground cable faults, pad-mount transformers, switchgears, T-Bodies, Splices and Wind turbine wiring up to 34.5 kV
Attend safety meetings and complete safety paperwork on a daily basis
Demonstrate safety as a top priority
Complete an inventory of material on a daily/weekly basis
Diagnose and fix any problem that could cause the electrical system to be shut down unexpectedly or fail to operate properly
Troubleshoot and/or test electrical components and systems.
Service underground transmission systems, substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems
Replace worn or malfunctioning components

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 (two) years’ experience working in the electrical industry, specifically for preventative maintenance or electrical degree/certificate and 1-year experience
Valid Driver’s License

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety and of those who may be affected in the day-to-day delivery of this role by taking personal responsibility for working to the Wanzek’s Zero Injury principles
Basic computer operation skills and familiarity with internet-based program navigation
Ability to read, interpret and understand basic drawings and schematics
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions with precise execution
Experience using basic power tools
Ability to demonstrate basic industrial safety practices / protocols including LOTO
Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions
Comfort working remotely as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction
Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the public
Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
Common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to operate manlift, forklift, and skid steer
Ability to independently perform line locates, splice cable, perform TTR testing and swap out pad mount transformers
Ability to perform rigging and signaling to crane operators
Ability to perform accurate material management
Ability to independently perform VLF and megger testing, infrared scanning, fault locating, bushing exchanges and battery replacements
Ability to create concise reports related to testing that the individual or their team has performed
Ability to implement LOTO and switching plans, provide well thought out project planning
Ability to interact with clients effectively
Communicates effectively with others

What's In It For You

Compensation: $22.00-$28.00/hourly, commensurate with experience
Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
Eligible for a competitive rotation back home based on business needs
401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan

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