Construction Services Technician at Premier Power Maintenance

Crawfordsville, Arkansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Substation Construction, Electrical Troubleshooting, Power Cable Installation, Circuit Breaker Installation, Protective Relay Panel Installation, Transformer Assembly, Blueprint Reading, Equipment Operation, Mechanical Repair, Electrical Code Compliance, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving

Industry

Utilities

Description

Job Title: Construction Services Technician Reports To: Construction Services Supervisor FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt, Full-Time Job Summary: Execute mechanical and electrical tasks on substation equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation. Assemble, troubleshoot, repair, replace and clean all components in an electrical substation while maintaining compliance with national, state, and local electrical codes along with all Premier Power policies and procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Assist in the execution of mechanical and electrical tasks on equipment utilized in power transmission, distribution, and generation at customer facilities. * Read and interpret manuals, schematics, and wiring diagrams to install electrical apparatus according to manufacturer’s specifications. * Must have knowledge and be able to perform a majority of the following substation construction tasks: * Power cable installation- duct banks, trend ways, conduit, cable pulling, excavations, splicing, terminations, grounding, and trenching. * Circuit breaker installation- conductor fabrication, control wiring, gas filling, and grounding. * Protective relay panel installation- point to point wire designations, wire labeling, wire terminations, and cable tray assembly. * Substation installation- aluminum buss welding, conductor assembly, ground grid installation, and steel erection. * Transformer assembly- bushing, radiator, conservator, oil, and arrestor installation. Transformer oil processing and vacuum filling. * Must have a good working knowledge of bucket trucks, line trucks, digger trucks, excavators, trenchers, cranes, hydraulic crimpers, conduit benders, cable prep tools, cable pullers, and welders. * Participate in preventative maintenance outages at clients’ facilities. * Participates in weekly safety meetings and trainings. * Must be willing to take calls and give technical advice outside of the normal workday. * The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list, other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Familiar with industry standards such as NETA, NFPA 70E, OSHA compliance standards, safety laws, and DOT regulations. * Use industry related hand tools and power tools. * Ability to operate power distribution components, specialized testing tools and diagnostic equipment. * Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and courtesy when interacting with team members, customers, and vendors. * Must be willing to take calls and give technical advice outside of the normal workday. * Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems as they arise. * Must have intermediate level computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite. * Ability to work independently while utilizing excellent judgement. * Must have excellent attention to detail. * Strong communication and problem-solving skills. * Must have strong PC skills including email, internet, data entry, and Microsoft Office. * Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work well under pressure to meet goals and deadlines. * Has demonstrated the ability to be consistently on time for daily work assignments, meetings, training, etc. * Demonstrates organizational skills to include on time reporting of time and expenses, weekly status reports, and any other documentation and reporting requirements. * Demonstrates the responsibility required to keep tools, test equipment, and vehicles in clean and organized condition and up to date with service and calibrations. Work Environment: * Must be willing to relocate within 60 miles of the hiring regional office. * Corporate business hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm, but depending on the scope of works hours outside of business hours will be required. * Work in close, but safe, proximity to live electrical substations. * Must be able to work overtime including nights, weekends, and some holidays. * Must be able to travel on overnight, multi-day, out-of-town projects. * Ability to be out in the elements for long periods of time. * Ability to push, pull, lift, stoop, climb, shovel; work at elevated positions. * Must be willing and capable of working with your hands and working in the field. * Rotate emergency on-call duty and respond to customer emergencies in a timely manner. Education and Work Experience: * Requires a High School Diploma or GED. Military experience is preferred but not required. * Requires a minimum of 3 years’ experience in electrical substation construction. * Completed Substation or Lineman Apprenticeship program is a plus but not required. Other Requirements: * Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check, education verification, and motor vehicle report. * Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, as well as periodic, unannounced random testing. * Must have a valid driver’s license. * Must be willing to obtain a company paid TWIC card, OSHA 10/30 hour, MSHA, NFPA 70E, and CPR training. Employer Rights: This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. To learn more about Premier Power Maintenance, please visit our website at www.premierpowermaintenance.com [http://www.premierpowermaintenance.com/]. Premier Power Maintenance is an EEO/AA employer who values and embraces workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, disability and/or veteran status. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Premier Power Maintenance (PPM) does not accept unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or recruiters.  To conduct business with PPM, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be implemented and confirmed by the company, prior to any submissions.  If PPM receives a resume/candidate from a staffing agency or recruiter without a current MSA in place, PPM reserves the right to hire that individual without any legal or financial obligation to a staffing agency or recruiter. Revised: 8/1/2025

Responsibilities

Execute mechanical and electrical tasks on substation equipment for power transmission, distribution, and generation. Assemble, troubleshoot, and repair components while ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safety policies.