Electric Substation Technician; Industrial Electric Division

Power & Construction Group, Inc. has an opening for a Electric Substation Technician with the Industrial Electric Division! This role will focus on installing and maintaining electricity infrastructure in substations.

Salary Range: $30-$50/hr. plus prevailing wage opportunities

Location: Rochester, NY

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Our Industrial Electric division installs and maintains complex electrical systems in the power utility space. We work on a variety of substation projects and support much of the area’s electrical infrastructure. We also work on other commercial projects throughout western New York.

PRIMARY FUNCTION AND SCOPE:
The Electric Substation Technician (Electrician) will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, testing, and repair of electrical infrastructure within an electricity (or gas) substation. This involves supporting upgrades and capacity expansion projects. Safety, reliability, and adherence to industry best practices are paramount in this critical role.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot substation electrical systems, including:
  • Protective relays
  • SCADA systems
  • RTUs (Remote Terminal Units)
  • Control panels and wiring
  • Meters and instrumentation
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
• Perform routine inspections, testing, and calibration of control equipment
• Identify and diagnose malfunctions
• Repair or replace faulty equipment and components
• Complete detailed work orders and maintain accurate records
• Adhere to all safety regulations and lock-out/tag-out procedures, as well as adhering to customer specific standards.
• Participate in on-call rotation for emergency response

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Adequate physical ability
• Mechanical skills
• Blueprint reading
• Project layout skills
• Conduit bending (both power and hand bending)
• Conduit threading (both power and hand threading)
• Layout of underground services
• Basic computer skills

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Has the ability to think ahead and plan within timelines and resources; plan and schedule work; set priorities and goals; participate in problem solving and adjust work as required.
• Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is a strong team player
• Has the ability to manage a small crew, keeping everyone active and on task.
• Is comfortable and respectful of the power within a utility substation

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:
Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Any offer of employment is contingent upon passing a DOT Physical, drug screen, and driver’s license check. Candidates must maintain passing results throughout the term of employment with P&CG.

This is a non-management position.

This is a full-time position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: P&CG is an Equal Employment, Affirmative Action Employer, and a member of E-Verify. All qualified applicants, including women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.