Power Distribution Technician

Power Distribution Technician – Allied Reliability

We are looking for an experienced Technician who will support high to medium voltage switch gear/breaker and high to medium voltage maintenance.

• Perform all work safely and according to company standards
• Work well with others within the team and throughout the organization
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position
• Provide high level skills and expertise applicable to the installation, operation, maintenance, modification, repair and evaluation of electrical power distribution systems and their controls
• Perform medium voltage isolation, switching, and manual grounding at voltages up to 6.9kV
• Provide support by troubleshooting and repairing the medium voltage systems, underground cables, and transformer equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance processes, such as Infrared Fault Detection Surveys
• Familiar with NETA electrical testing standards
• Troubleshoot automated control systems, including SCADA systems, instrumentation and electrical equipment, protective relays, and associated equipment
• Be proficient at Root Cause Analysis to accurately determine equipment failure and the reason for failures when they occur
• Assist with maintaining drawings, specifications, test logs, and calibration logs
• Research equipment manuals and requisition repair parts
• Tutor, instruct, train, and assist with other personnel as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

• (Required) high school diploma or GED

• (Required) at least 4+ years of previous maintenance experience in an industrial environment

• (Required) good command of written and spoken English

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Operations Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly
• Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Critical Thinking Skills - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents