Senior Power Transformers Specialist
Job Summary
The Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist 1 is responsible for the erection, commissioning, and maintenance of power transformer systems. This role involves significant travel across North America, working on long-term installation projects with a rotational schedule. The incumbent will operate support equipment and ensure technical standards are met in collaboration with engineering teams and clients.
Responsibilities
- Install, commission, and maintain power transformers
- Oversee site crews and subcontracted services
- Identify and manage EHS/HSE site concerns
- Operate vacuum processing and testing equipment
- Prepare technical documentation and inspection criteria
Required Skills
- 2+ years field experience with power transformers or eBOP
- Ability to travel up to 80%
- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Mechanical/Electrical technical background
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities
• Perform on-site transformer services covering new unit installation, corrective maintenance, and unit upgrades.
• Assist with team leader(s) on-site resources of assigned crew members and subcontracted services.
• Attend daily morning tailboards with the crews and/or customer resources to outline daily activities.
• Identify and report any EHS/HSE concerns with associated job scope.
• Assist with the operation and control of vacuum processing rigs and associated equipment.
• Assist and/or oversee the associated field test or commissioning of associated units.
• Participate in the development and improvement of associated standard procedures associated with transformer installation and maintenance service.
• Provide technical assistance in the preparation of submission of technical documents.
• Participate in the development of inspection criteria in collaboration with external and internal customers associated with transformer services.
Required Qualifications
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 80% of the time.
• Minimum of 2 years of field experience with specific mechanical and/or electrical experience related to power transformers or other Electrical Balance of Plant (eBOP) equipment such as high voltage breakers, switchgear, and associated devices.
• Preference for associate's degree in the Electrical/Mechanical field with specialization in Power Transformer or HV/MV apparatus or Electrical Engineering.
• Mechanical experience via technical training institutes and/or military services with proven field experience.
Desired Characteristics
• Leadership experience.
• Effective communications skills.
• IT/computer savvy, experience with multiple different software applications.
• Ability to understand electrical schematics and one-line diagrams.
• CDL license preferred, or the ability to obtain.