Substation Field Tech - Data Collection

Wixom, MI
50613 Varsity Ct
Wixom, MI 48393, USA

Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, Field Tech receives and carries out work assignments from management and internal customers. These assignments support engineering, field operations as directed, and complete customer orders.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility will be to collect a variety of data off Customer sites as per approved job scope.
• Able to work safely around energized electrical equipment
• Working knowledge of Overcurrent Protective Devices, Cable sizing, various equipment ratings and meanings.
• Experience with Operation, Maintenance and Testing of electrical equipment a plus.
• As per Customer job scope, gather and submit data and interact with Engineering Designee and/or Customer as required.
• Able to work away from home location for multiple days/weeks at a time.
• Complete test reports to Company and Customer standards and timelines.
• Demonstrate a continual effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively with other departments to provide a quality and seamless operation.
• Communicate with Manager or other designee for effective problem resolution and transfer of pertinent information on jobs in process and complete.
• Maintain strong client relationships, prepare project estimates, expand project work scopes and assist in negotiating extra charges.
• Ability to walk through customers’ sites, inspect problem(s) and report problem(s) to Engineering.
• Work with members of a team to effectively complete work assignments. Receive information from team members and/or leadership regarding customer needs and product requirements and utilize this information to effectively complete jobs.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area;
  Observe all company, local, and federal safety rules, location and company best practices, and company policies and procedures.
• Secondary responsibility will be to perform trouble shooting, electrical / fluid testing.
• Troubleshoot, test, maintain, redesign, rebuild, retrofit, and/or repair electrical equipment. May weld and/or paint as assigned. Equipment may include but is not limited to transformers, switch gear and/or breakers on Customer site(s). Equipment will vary by location and may include but not limited to transformers, low or medium voltage circuit switch gear, and breakers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED and a minimum of 1 year of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of various safety standards such as OSHA and any state safety standards.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as NETA, OSHA, IEEE and NFPA.
• Proven mechanical skills and/or experience with different types of low and high voltage equipment (requirement varies on location).
• Able to effectively solve problems.
• Basic computer skills for data entry, looking up information, and/or creating reports.
• Able to communicate oral and written communication skills; follow directions-written direction, oral direction, reading work orders and/or specs as assigned; work in a team environment and communicate with team, various departments, and/or Customers as business needs dictate.
• Customer Focused-able to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects, and produce a quality work product
• For positions that utilize a company vehicle, you will be required to have a valid driver’s license.

Who we are!

RESA Power is a dynamic, people first organization that prides itself on being the employer of choice in its industry! RESA is fortunate to have an extraordinarily talented group of people who take pride in everything they do! RESA Power has locations throughout the United States & Canada. We are a trusted service provider committed to ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of electrical distribution systems.

With a track record of long‑term partnerships and excellence in customer experience for nearly a decade!

Our Mission

Ensure reliable and safe mission‑critical power across our customers’ electrical infrastructure lifecycle.

Our Vision

To be the premier, first‑choice, trusted provider in the US and Canada for critical power services and products by delivering the best…