Field Service Technician

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities.

Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?

• Testing/diagnosing/fault locating or tracing for medium to high voltage cable
• Reading and interpreting mechanical prints, electrical prints, and other related technical documentation.
• Bill out trucks w/miscellaneous items to be shipped out to other plants (this includes producing an MSO).
• Operate and interpret data with a Time Domain Reflectometer, AC/DC Hi Pot, VLF/Tan Delta, Partial Discharge test set, MV cable and fault locater (thumper).
• Responsible for working safely with no electrical contact, incidents or personal injuries
• Enhance and advance a below zero incident safety culture and behavior
• Comprehend and follow OSHA and company safety rules

Qualifications
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• Self-starter with the ability to operate remotely from the main office with minimum supervision
• Availability for assignments with short notice
• Strong competency in instrument systems technology including mechanical, electrical, and software technology
• Ability to think and act in a logical and methodical way
• Able and willing to travel on a regular basis

Requirements
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• Two-year vocational or post-high school program in electrical trades or industrial electricity.
• Associate degree in technology from an accredited 2-year technical college or similar military experience/training would be an asset
• NETA certification (2,3, or
  4) would be an asset
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, NFPA 70-E training
• 2 plus years’ experience working on commercial and industrial electrical projects
• Excellent driving record, valid driver’s license, and ability to meet DOT requirements for commercial motor vehicles
• Basic computer skills and entry level proficiency with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet/Web)
• Experience in splicing and terminating shielded electrical power cable a plus

• Prolonged periods (10 hour) of standing, lifting, and carrying materials
• Must be able to perform physical labor including reaching, twisting, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling, climbing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, and lifting.
• Must be able to perform work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds at a time.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination
• Must be in good physical condition and have good motor skills.
• Ability and willingness to wear Arc-Flash suit, fall protection harness, safety boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard hats, respirator, and additional personal protective equipment.
• Physically able to work with heavy tools and equipment at heights.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including overtime, evening, weekends, holidays, and night hours as required
• Drive daily, locally/regionally and be available for periodic overnight travel (50% or more travel)

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As North America's leading wire and cable manufacturer, Southwire Company delivers powers through our products, services and commitment to customers , employees and community.

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