Senior Power Transformers Specialist
Job Summary
The Senior Power Transformers Field Specialist 1 is responsible for the erection, commissioning, and maintenance of Power Transformer (PTR) systems. The role involves managing on-site installation projects, collaborating with engineering teams, and operating specialized support equipment. This position requires significant regional and national travel throughout North America.
Responsibilities
- Install, commission, and maintain power transformer systems
- Oversee on-site crew resources and subcontracted services
- Identify and report EHS/HSE concerns
- Operate vacuum processing rigs and test equipment
- Develop inspection criteria and technical documentation
Required Skills
- 2+ years of field experience in power transformers or eBOP
- Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
- Ability to interpret electrical schematics and diagrams
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Willingness to travel up to 80% of the time
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.