The ideal Transmission & Distribution Technician will have a strong mechanical mindset and firm grasp of electrical theory. The ideal candidate will also be able to perform all aspects of substation and distribution services (repair, processing & testing) and demonstrate an exceptional understanding of high and medium voltage equipment found in substation and distribution systems. The candidate should be able to interpret and apply IEC, IEEE, ANSI/NETA ATS and MTS standards to the installation, maintenance, and repair of power generation systems and equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Performs installation, inspection, repair, and testing of medium voltage power cables.
· Utilizes aerial lift/bucket truck as a qualified operator.
· Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs overhead distribution equipment.
· Schedules and conducts biannual and annual substation inspections.
· Troubleshoots and repairs substation equipment.
· Performs switching and grounding of medium and high voltage equipment.
· Develops and approves written switching orders.
· Operates specialized test equipment including, but not limited to megohmmeters, AC/DC voltmeters, micro-ohmmeters.
· Conducts acceptance and diagnostic testing, substation commissioning testing, and preventative maintenance in accordance with published testing procedures.
· Conducts transformer testing, inspection, and repair
· Verifies repairs using established commissioning and start-up procedures.
· Makes electrical measurements, mechanical adjustments, disassembles and assembles equipment correctly.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
· High school diploma or GED required
· Associate degree in industrial maintenance, electrical/electronic technology preferred
· 2+ years of commensurate electric utility substation or distribution work experience preferred but not required
· Electrical theory education and/or related experience is required
Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
· Ability to pass a pre-employment DOT (Department of Transportation) drug screen and physical
· Work location is remote and generation/construction sites
Strata Clean Energy is a privately owned and operated company, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with multiple service and operations centers throughout the Southeast of the USA. As a vertically integrated renewable energy company, we control and self-perform every process, from our nationwide solar and storage development, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our construction operation consists of Industry leading Engineering competence centers, a team of global supply chain experts, and an industrial scale project and construction management center. Each and every department is fully committed to making sure safety and quality are our top priority.
As an independent power producer, Strata Clean Energy is one of the very few companies that has proven competence across the full spectrum of the solar/storage process and value chain. We are focused on delivering best in class cost of ownership by imposing and enforcing very strict QA standards on our global manufacturers and suppliers. Our approach continues to provide superior value and customer experience.
Strata’s customers include long term project owners, such as large utilities and IPPs, with very high safety and execution standards. Strata’s total quality management approach, combined with high productivity and operational excellence, has set us apart from traditional solar developers and EPC outfits.
Please visit our facilities or tour our project sites and experience the Strata difference.
We appreciate the long-term relationships that we have built with so many of our repeat customers and want to thank them for their ongoing loyalty and support.
For more information please visit www.stratacleanenergy.com
