Substation Tech

Substation Technician is responsible for the construction, maintenance and repair of substation equipment and systems, with working knowledge of substation equipment, apparatus, and wiring. The position requires work within confined spaces and elevated work areas and utilizes various pieces of construction equipment specific to the trade. The role works at multiple locations across the state or country.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, considering business necessity.

The following tasks are performed, including but not limited to:

• Construction, maintenance, or repair, testing, adjusting, and troubleshooting of substation equipment and systems, which includes:
  • Concrete foundations, ground grids, and steel erection
  • Buswork (High and Low Voltage)
  • Airbreak / Hookstick switches
  • Control cable
  • Terminations (High / Low Voltage)
  • Control buildings
  • Conduit and duck banks
  • Capacitor bank installations 23 kV–230 kV
  • Transformers, regulators and circuit breakers
  • Circuit switchers, motor‑operated and manual switches
• Responsible for maintaining company vehicles, test equipment and tools in good working condition.
• Frequently works with energized high‑voltage systems, requiring skill and care to protect the lives of themselves and others.

• Able to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Work is performed outside and includes exposure to extreme cold, heat, inclement weather and noise.
• Willing to work in various locations across the state or country and for extended periods when required.
• Must be able to follow company safety rules and all other company policies.
• CDL is not required but a plus; a valid driver’s license is required.
• Willing to submit and pass a pre‑employment drug screen.
• Ability to perform all assigned tasks in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to understand and communicate information and work in a team environment.
• Able to stoop, kneel, crouch, dig, climb and reach.
• Able to lift, carry and place heavy objects.
• Must have an acceptable MVR.
• We participate in E‑Verify.

This role does require the physical ability to climb, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and perform repetitive motions. Additional details on activity frequency are provided below:

Physical Demands
— C Lift/Carry
— Stand C 10 lbs. or less
— Walk C 11‑20 lbs.
— Manually Manipulate F 50+ lbs.
— Reach Over Shoulder F
— Crawl N 12 lbs. or less
— Squat or Kneel F 13‑25 lbs.
— Speak C 40+ lbs.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) – rubber gloves/sleeves, hard hats, safety glasses, goggles, shields, face masks.
• Sense of balance.
• Ability to sustain awkward positions/posture.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Power Corporation of America/Southeast Power Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.