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Team Fishel
Substation Electrician/ Technician
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What they do
An Electrician works on electrical systems in buildings. Installs electrical wiring and lighting in new construction, and repairs or upgrade wiring, outlets or other parts of older electrical systems. Checks safety and makes installations or repairs that are in compliance with local building codes. May also specialize in electrical work required in different manufacturing industries, electrical systems for cars, plane or boats, or electrical and lighting work in the film industry.
$53,745 / year median in Florida
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Substation Electrician/ Technician Team Fishel - 3.0 Plant City, FL Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Profit sharing Health insurance 401(k) Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Commercial truck driving Health regulations in construction safety Electrical schematic reading and interpretation CDL A High school diploma or GED Mechanical drawings Driver's License Full Job Description
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Plant City, FL MARKET General Utility ConstructionWHO IS TEAM FISHEL?
Since 1936, we've been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We're industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?DESCRIPTION
Position Description:
The Substation Electrician / Technician performs journeyman-level electrical and mechanical work involved in the installation, preventive maintenance, testing, troubleshooting, and overhaul of high-voltage electric transmission and distribution substation equipment. Working within high-voltage environments (13kV to 230kV+), the technician ensures system reliability and safety in accordance with OSHA standards, the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), andNERC CIP
regulations. This position serves on multi-person field crews, participates in high-voltage switching operations, and responds to unplanned system outages and storm restoration activities.Key Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
1. High-Voltage Equipment Maintenance & Overhaul A. Inspects, cleans, adjusts, tests, repairs, and overhauls high-voltage power transformers, oil/SF6/vacuum circuit breakers, voltage regulators, tap changers, switchgear, disconnect switches, buswork, and surge arresters. B. Performs oil sampling, processing, and dielectric fluid filtering on major station apparatus. Â- C. Maintains and repairs pneumatic, hydraulic, and motor-operated mechanism controls associated with circuit breakers and switches. 2. Switching Operations & Clearance Protocols Â
- A. Executes complex high-voltage and low-voltage switching procedures under the direction of System Dispatchers. Â
- B. Establishes safe working boundaries using proper lockout/tagout (LOTO), grounding equipment, and safety tagging protocols. Â
- C. Leads and participates in daily morning safety tailgates, job hazard analyses (JHA), and pre-job briefings. 3. Diagnostic Testing & Asset Management A.Operates specialized electrical test equipment to conduct Doble power factor testing, transformer turns ratio (TTR), contact resistance (micro-ohm), insulation resistance (Megger), and sweep frequency response analysis (SFRA). Â
- B. Utilizes utility asset management software (e.g., Cascade) and specialized testing software suites to accurately record, analyze, and track equipment condition data. 4. Station Auxiliary & DC Backup Systems Â
- A. Inspects, tests, and maintains station auxiliary infrastructure, including station battery banks, battery chargers, DC distribution panels, and emergency standby generators. Â
- B. Troubleshoots AC/DC control circuits, station lighting, and auxiliary power supplies. 5. Emergency Response & On-Call Requirements Â
- A. Participates in an on-call rotation to respond to emergency equipment failures, forced outages, and weather-related restoration efforts. Â
- B.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Education & Experience Â- A. High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Â
- B. Completion of an accredited 4-year Substation Electrician Apprenticeship program, OR 4+ years of journey-level experience in high-voltage substation maintenance with an electric utility or industrial facility. Â
- C.
Preferred:
Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related discipline. 2. Licensure & Credentials Â- A. Valid State Driver's License with a clean driving record. Â
- B. Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire). Â
- C. Ability to pass pre-employment technical assessments (e.g., EEI CAST exam). Â
- D. Must qualify for North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) clearance within 6 months. 3. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Â
- A. Proficiency in reading single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, electrical schematics, and mechanical blueprints. Â
- B.